Hip Preservation Center

The Penn Hip Preservation Center focuses on early diagnosis and treatment of hip problems in young and active adults. Untreated hip conditions can lead to chronic pain, dysfunction, arthritis, and eventually the need for a hip replacement. Young patients who receive hip replacements will likely need them revised at least once throughout the course of their life. As the region’s only dedicated hip preservation center, our goal is to provide alternative nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for both common and complex conditions that help you preserve your natural hip in order to prevent or delay a hip replacement.

Our highly trained and experienced hip preservation specialists aim to alleviate pain, maximize function, and prevent future joint disease, helping you return to the activities you love. Your expert care will be provided by a collaborative team of orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, radiologists, and specialists from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as needed. We bring all the services you need for diagnosis, treatment, and recovery together in one location. We also collaborate with specialists from rheumatology, neurology, orthopaedic trauma, and physical therapy. Additionally, we work with the Penn Center for the Female Athlete, focusing on the unique needs of female athletes, when appropriate.

We use cutting-edge technology to ensure accurate diagnosis and work with you to develop a treatment and rehabilitation plan that considers your age, activity level, cartilage health, and goals. Our cutting-edge treatments are based on the latest research, and our doctors are actively pioneering new technologies and treatments to continue to advance the field of hip preservation.