Hip Pain Solutions Without Surgery In Bellevue, WA

1600 116th Avenue NE, Suite 204 Bellevue, WA 98004

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

1600 116th Avenue NE
Suite 204
Bellevue, WA 98004

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With extensive training in regenerative medicine, as well as integrative and alternative medicine, Dr. Attaman’s goal as a physician is to offer his patients the best of both conventional and alternative medicine for a truly integrative approach to their pain issues.

Dr. Attaman is the first physician in Washington fully trained in and offering all forms of treatments using Regenexx injectates, and he was one of the very first physicians in Washington to offer image-guided regenerative injections into the spine.

Selected as Seattle Magazine’s “Top Doc” in pain medicine for 2019 and 2022, he is an expert at diagnosing and treating every form of pain, from tennis elbow to cancer pain. His treatment plans aim to help patients reduce or eliminate their need for pain medications, avoid surgery, improve their function, and get them back to their life.

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

Dr. Cameron Cartier is a double board-certified physician in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology who helps patients reduce pain and improve function through personalized, non-surgical treatment options. A Bellevue native, he is proud to care for patients in the community where he grew up. Dr. Cartier specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions affecting the spine, joints, and extremities, combining advanced interventional pain management techniques with regenerative orthopedic procedures. His training includes a Pain Medicine fellowship at the University of Vermont and additional fellowship training with the founders of Regenexx at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic in Colorado. He is known for taking the time to listen, educate, and partner with patients throughout their care journey.

Before returning to the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Cartier served as a physician in the United States Air Force, including a deployment to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. His military experience deepened his commitment to caring for veterans, first responders, and others facing complex pain conditions. Dr. Cartier earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Brigham Young University. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, skiing, swimming, and following his favorite sports teams.

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

Dr. Garcia is a board certified physiatrist, and has been practicing physical medicine since 2010. Since graduating from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, he has been passionate about injury recovery and regenerative medicine, including prolotherapy. He is well versed in treating sports injuries, as well as supporting aging joints to stay active. He uses ultrasound and x-ray guidance for injection accuracy to reduce pain and help patients get back to the activities they love. He is fluent in Spanish and loves spending time with his family in nature.

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Areas treated: Lumbar Spine

Areas Treated

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