Hip

Hip Conditions & Treatments

Dr. David Slawaska-Eng provides comprehensive hip care in Watertown, New York, specializing in hip arthroscopy, hip preservation, sports-related injuries, fracture management, and hip replacement surgery.

From young athletes with hip impingement and labral tears to adults experiencing hip pain and arthritis, we offer individualized treatment options focused on preserving joint function, restoring mobility, and helping patients return to the activities they enjoy.

Understanding Your Hip

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint formed by the femur (thighbone) and pelvis. Cartilage, the labrum, ligaments, tendons, and surrounding muscles work together to provide stability and allow smooth movement.

Injuries, structural abnormalities, repetitive stress, and arthritis can lead to hip pain, stiffness, weakness, and reduced mobility.

Advanced Hip Expertise

Bringing Advanced Hip Arthroscopy to Northern New York

Hip arthroscopy is a specialized, minimally invasive procedure used to treat certain hip conditions, including femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears.

We are committed to expanding access to advanced hip preservation techniques in Watertown and surrounding communities, helping eligible patients receive specialized care closer to home.

Our approach emphasizes identifying the underlying cause of hip pain, preserving the natural joint whenever appropriate, and developing individualized treatment plans based on each patient's condition and goals.

Hip Conditions We Treat

Hip Impingement & Joint Preservation

  • Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

  • Hip Labral Tears

  • Hip Cartilage Injuries

  • Hip Instability

Sports Injuries & Tendon Conditions

  • Hip Flexor Tendinitis

  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Hip Bursitis)

  • Gluteus Medius & Minimus Tendon Tears

  • Snapping Hip Syndrome

  • Hamstring Injuries

  • Hip Pointer Injuries

Arthritis & Trauma

  • Hip Osteoarthritis

  • Hip Fractures

  • Sports-Related Hip Injuries

Hip Procedures & Treatments

Advanced Hip Arthroscopy & Preservation

  • Hip Arthroscopy

  • Arthroscopic Hip Labral Repair

  • Arthroscopic Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

  • Arthroscopic Femoral Osteoplasty & Acetabular Rim Trimming

  • Hip Preservation Surgery

Hip Replacement & Fracture Surgery

  • Total Hip Replacement

  • Surgical Fixation of Hip Fractures

  • Hip Fracture Management

Nonsurgical Treatments

  • Ultrasound-Guided Hip Injections

  • Corticosteroid Injections

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

  • Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

  • Individualized Nonsurgical Management

Personalized Hip Care

Successful hip treatment begins with understanding the underlying cause of pain and how it affects your daily life. We emphasize careful evaluation, evidence-based treatment, and preserving the natural hip joint whenever appropriate.

Whether treating a young athlete with a labral tear, an active adult with hip impingement, or a patient considering hip replacement, our goal is to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help you return to the activities that matter most to you.

If you wish to be advised on the most appropriate treatment, please call 315-779-6784 to schedule an appointment or click here to request an appointment online.