Hip Pain Solutions Without Surgery In Carlsbad, CA

Can Hip Pain Be Treated Without Surgery?

Yes. Although surgery is often the option orthopedic surgeons give patients to deal with their debilitating hip pain, it’s not the only one.

Whether hip pain is due to an acute injury or a degenerative condition, interventional orthopedic procedures can reduce pain and may help your body use its own abilities to heal without surgery, resulting in shorter recovery times and fewer potential complications than invasive surgical procedures.

 Regenexx-SDSurgery
Return to Daily Routine2 to 5 days6+ weeks
Return to Sports3 to 6 months1 year
RecoveryBrace, up to 6 weeks PTCrutches, brace, extensive, no driving, 3 to 6 months PT
Pain ManagementMostly over-the-counter pain medication (days)Prescription pain medication for weeks (weeks)
General AnesthesiaNoYes
Keep Your Hip JointYesNo

5806 Van Allen Way
Suite 101
Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Dr. Derrington has been providing care to patients throughout California and beyond as a physician licensed to provide Regenexx injectates since 2016. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine, he understands the connection between structure and function and devises holistic treatment plans to help the body heal itself without surgical intervention.

He completed residency training at Thomas Jefferson University and fellowship with Marko Bodor, MD. Dr. Derrington continued his regenerative medicine training with the Interventional Orthobiologic Foundation and continues to help educate fellow physicians as an instructor for IOF.

He has published papers and textbook chapters on Interventional Orthobiologic treatments, spine procedures, tendon disorders, and ultrasound-guided injection techniques.

And he stays active via CrossFit and enjoys eating good food, listening to good music, and exploring the world with his family.

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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

Dr. Melanie Worley completed her fellowship at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, the nation’s leading interventional orthobiologics fellowship, where she trained in advanced image-guided procedures, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and bone marrow concentrate treatments for orthopedic and spine conditions. She is dual fellowship–trained, also completing a sports medicine fellowship at West Virginia University, and is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Worley has presented nationally at The Orthobiologic Institute (TOBI) and the Regenexx Conference, and earned the Top Research Award from the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation (IOF) for her work on biologic treatments in sports medicine. Her practice emphasizes a personalized and holistic approach, with a focus on helping patients heal without surgery and get back to the activities they love.

As a lifelong athlete, Dr. Worley has run the Boston Marathon three times and has a PR below 3 hours in the marathon. She has won multiple triathlons and competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. She is currently training for a HYROX competition and also enjoys snowboarding, exploring new trails, Nordic skiing, plant-based cooking, playing guitar, and is a coffee connoisseur.

Originally from Ohio, Dr. Worley is excited to make California her new home and to bring her expertise in regenerative and sports medicine to Derrington Orthopedics.

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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder

Areas Treated

Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

*This provider is NOT authorized by Regenexx to treat the C0-C1 or C1-C2 levels of the neck or CCI (craniocervical instability).

Besides a hip fracture, several tendons, ligaments, and muscles that surround the joint and provide function and stability can sustain injury.5 Degenerative injuries can also result from osteoarthritis. These various types of hip injuries may benefit from regenerative orthopedic procedures. But the injuries most often seen by Regenexx physicians are:

We maintain an active national registry to track patients’ progress and/or side effects after procedures. Regenexx hip injury patients report:

How Does Regenexx For Hip Injuries Work?

Our minimally invasive alternative to hip surgery involves the use of image guidance technology to precisely inject your own bone marrow concentrate — which contains stems cells — directly where it’s needed to repair damaged tissue in the hip joint structure.1-2 

The cells in your bone marrow concentrate work at the site of your injury to promote the growth of new, healthy tissue that aids in the stabilization of your hip joint for better function and mobility.3

Am I a candidate?

Join Chris Centeno, M.D., founder of Regenexx, to learn how Regenexx procedures can help treat your hip pain without surgery and with a faster recovery.

During this free webinar you’ll learn:

  • How procedures using bone marrow concentrate and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) compare to surgery and other hip pain treatment options
  • Regenexx procedure expectations
  • Answers to the most common questions about regenerative medicine treatments
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The hip is a very versatile and stable ball-and-socket joint with an extensive range of movement. It bears the body’s weight via the connection between the pelvis and upper thigh and allows us to walk, run, and jump.

The joint is comprised of two parts: the ball at the head of the femur (thighbone) and the socket (acetabulum), which is a collar of cartilage in the pelvis that surrounds the head of the femur and is designed for stability and bearing weight. 

Several ligaments and tendons surrounding the hip joint provide added function and stability. Both ligaments and tendons can get torn or injured with wear and tear or trauma. In the case of hip tendons, the most common injuries are to the iliotibial (IT) band, abductor tendon, and hamstring tendon.

Most hip injuries are generally associated with some pain due to the size of the joint and its compromised functionality. It is second only to the knee in terms of joint size, and even minor injuries to the hip joint can cause some degree of pain. Sometimes, however, stiffness or decreased range of motion may be the primary symptom.

Yes, most hip injuries and causes of chronic hip pain can be identified with an MRI. They provide good definition for large muscles, tendon tears, and areas of inflammation. Joint degeneration and arthritis can also usually be identified. 

Watch the video below to learn more about the top three things to look for when reading a hip MRI.

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