Chronic Hip Pain: Minimally Invasive Treatment (No Surgery)

Chronic hip pain can significantly affect mobility and quality of life, making simple activities like walking, standing, or climbing stairs difficult.

Hip embolization offers a modern alternative for patients seeking relief while avoiding or delaying surgery, with minimal downtime and a faster return to daily life.

In many cases of chronic hip pain, inflammation is associated with increased blood flow and the formation of small abnormal vessels around the joint.

During the procedure:

• A thin catheter is inserted through a small artery (typically in the wrist or groin)
• Advanced imaging is used to precisely guide the catheter to the target area
• Tiny particles are injected to selectively block abnormal blood vessels
• This reduces inflammation and helps relieve pain

Hip embolization may be suitable for patients who:

• Experience chronic hip pain, often due to osteoarthritis
• Have not achieved sufficient relief with conservative treatments
• Wish to avoid or delay hip replacement surgery
• Are not ideal candidates for surgery
• Eligibility is determined following a medical consultation and imaging evaluation.

Preparation:
Review of medical history, imaging, and necessary tests.

Procedure:
Performed under local anesthesia, sometimes with mild sedation.
A catheter is inserted through a small puncture and guided to the hip joint vessels.

Embolization:
Targeted delivery of microscopic particles to reduce inflammation.

Duration:
Approximately 60–90 minutes

Hospital Stay:
Usually outpatient (same-day discharge)

• Return to light activity within a short time
• Mild discomfort may occur in the first few days
• Gradual improvement in pain and mobility over weeks to months

Key Benefits

✅ No surgery or joint replacement
✅ Minimally invasive (tiny puncture only)
✅ Local anesthesia only
✅ Short recovery time
✅ May significantly reduce pain and improve mobility

Are There Risks?

As with any minimally invasive procedure, risks are rare but may include:

• Temporary pain
• Bruising at the puncture site
• Reaction to contrast material
• Infection
• Unintended blockage of small blood vessels
• All risks and benefits will be explained during your consultation.

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