Hip preservation surgery —  or hip joint preservation — includes minimally invasive techniques and less-invasive traditional reconstruction procedures to restore original hip function. 

IIn addition to pain relief and improved mobility, the benefits of hip preservation surgery include preventing arthritis and the need for hip replacement surgery in the future. There are different types procedures, such as:

• Cartilage reconstruction or restoration: including microfracture surgery, abrasion, or bone and tissue grafts
• Bone spur removal: removing bony projections that form on the edges of bones
• Debridement: removing loose pieces of bone or cartilage in the hip
• Hip labral repair: repairing cartilage lining the outside of hip socket
• Pelvic osteotomy: cutting away bone to better align the hip and pelvis

If debilitating hip pain or injury affects your active lifestyle, hip preservation surgery may be the most effective option for you.

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