Hip Arthroscopy in Missoula, Montana

The labrum is a ring of cartilage that lines the hip socket and helps stabilize the femoral head within the joint. A torn labrum causes hip pain, clicking, and a catching sensation that limits movement and affects daily activity.

Hip labral tears are especially common in athletes and physically active patients who place repetitive stress on the hip joint. Our surgeons perform hip arthroscopy labral repair to restore stability, relieve pain, and help patients return to full function.

Hip impingement, also called femoroacetabular impingement, occurs when abnormal contact between the femoral head and hip socket causes pain and restricted movement. This condition develops when excess bone forms along joint surfaces, creating friction that damages the articular cartilage and surrounding soft tissues over time. Much like Missoula, MT, shoulder impingement syndrome affects the shoulder joint.

Hip impingement is one of the most common causes of labral tears and contributes to early hip arthritis if left untreated. Our surgeons use arthroscopy to remove the excess bone and relieve symptoms, restoring comfortable movement in the hip joint.

Hip arthritis involves the gradual breakdown of articular cartilage inside the hip joint, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. As cartilage inside the joint wears away, the femoral head and hip socket lose their smooth surfaces, making movement painful and difficult.

In the early stages of hip arthritis, arthroscopy can remove loose fragments, address bone spurs, and reduce inflammation to provide meaningful pain relief. Treating hip arthritis early with arthroscopy may help delay the need for hip replacement and preserve the natural joint for longer.

Snapping hip syndrome occurs when tendons snap over bony structures around the hip joint, producing an audible or felt snapping sensation with movement. The condition causes pain and discomfort, particularly in athletes and active individuals who perform repetitive hip movements.

When conservative treatments fail to resolve symptoms, our surgeons recommend arthroscopy to release or reposition the affected tendons and correct the underlying issue. Patients typically experience significant improvement in comfort and function following the procedure.

Hip synovitis is inflammation of the synovial lining that surrounds the hip joint, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling that limit movement. The inflamed tissue can spread throughout the entire joint and cause ongoing discomfort that does not respond to rest or medication alone.

During hip arthroscopy, the surgeon removes the inflamed synovial tissue to reduce pain and restore more comfortable joint movement. Most patients feel pain relief and improved mobility as the hip joint heals following the procedure.

Hip bursitis develops when the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip joint, become inflamed and cause pain with movement. Patients typically feel pain along the outer hip that worsens with activity, prolonged sitting, or lying on the affected side.

Our team recommends conservative treatments first, including physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication, before considering surgery. In severe or persistent cases, arthroscopy allows the surgeon to address the inflamed tissue and provide lasting relief.

Hip dysplasia is a structural condition in which the hip socket does not fully cover the femoral head, creating instability and accelerating joint damage over time. The abnormal hip socket orientation places excess stress on the articular cartilage and soft tissues, often leading to labral tears and early hip arthritis.

Our surgeons use hip arthroscopy to treat the associated damage caused by hip dysplasia, including labral tears and cartilage injuries, while more significant structural corrections may require additional procedures. Early treatment helps protect the joint and improve long-term outcomes for patients with this condition.