Hip Preservation Program

Hip disorders are among the most common bone and joint problems in children. Many hip problems for adults actually begin in childhood but are not identified as there is no pain or movement problem. If hip conditions are not recognized, they can cause severe damage to the hip joint and may ultimately lead to hip arthritis. Early diagnosis and treatment of these hip disorders may delay or even completely prevent hip arthritis as an adult.

The Texas Children’s Hip Preservation Program in Houston and Austin treats patients from birth to 55 years of age for hip pain, injury or any known hip disorder.

The program is specifically focused on accurate and timely diagnoses and providing state-of-the-art treatment aimed at preserving the hip joint and restoring normal function and activities.

Texas Children's Hospital's multidisciplinary hip preservation program in Houston and Austin can provide the full spectrum of therapies to tailor each patient’s plan of care: physical therapy, diagnostic and therapeutic radiology and injections, open surgery, osteotomy and hip arthroscopy. We also provide sports-specific care for injured athletes returning to training and competition.

While other programs specialize in treating and replacing a damaged hip, Texas Children's focuses on preventing damage and restoring function through techniques in hip preservation.

Hip problems can appear in different ways. Knowing the signs can help recognize a problem. 

Signs your child may have a hip problem:

• Hip, knee or thigh pain
• Limping
• Walking with one or both feet pointed outward
• Loss of hip flexibility
• An unstable feeling in the hip
• A difference in leg length