How Regenerative Orthopedics Can Help You Avoid Hip Surgery

Hip pain can make even simple movements feel difficult. Walking, standing, or sitting for long periods may bring discomfort that leaves you wondering if surgery is the only answer.

At Coastal Regenerative Orthopedics & Wellness Center in San Diego, California, Ronald S. Cohen, MD, and the team offer treatments that tap into your body’s natural healing abilities.

Our approach focuses on relieving pain, restoring mobility, and helping patients delay or even avoid surgery entirely.

How regenerative orthopedics works

Regenerative orthopedics uses the body’s natural healing abilities to repair damaged tissue. Treatments aim to reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair, and improve joint function over time. We often use them for joint issues, soft tissue injuries, and early stages of arthritis.

Common regenerative treatments include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a concentration of platelets taken from your blood that helps stimulate healing, and cell-based therapies that use cells from your bone marrow or fat tissue to support tissue repair and reduce inflammation.

These treatments work best when used early, before damage becomes severe or irreversible.

When to consider regenerative options

If you’re dealing with chronic hip pain but haven’t reached the point where you need surgery, regenerative orthopedics may be a good fit. 

It’s beneficial for conditions like:

• Hip osteoarthritis
• Labral tears
• Tendinitis
• Bursitis
• Ligament sprains

You might also benefit if you’ve tried physical therapy, rest, or medication and haven’t seen long-term relief. Instead of masking pain, regenerative treatments support healing at the source.

What to expect during treatment

The process usually starts with a consultation. We evaluate your symptoms, review imaging such as X-rays or MRIs, and determine if regenerative therapy is right for you. If so, you receive treatment in the office. There’s no hospital stay, and recovery time is typically short.

You might feel some soreness after the injection, but most people return to their usual activities within a few days. The full benefits often develop over several weeks as the tissue begins to repair.

Why patients choose regenerative treatments

A big reason people try regenerative orthopedics is to delay or avoid surgery. Hip replacements are effective, but they also require significant downtime and rehab. Not everyone is ready for that step, especially if the joint still has healthy tissue that can respond to less invasive care.

Regenerative orthopedics offers several advantages:

• Less downtime
• No general anesthesia
• Natural healing approach
• Reduced inflammation
• Improved function and mobility
  
  

It’s not the solution for everyone, especially in cases of advanced joint damage. But it offers many patients a chance to stay active and pain-free without the risks and recovery of surgery.

Take the next step

If your hip pain keeps coming back or makes daily movement harder, don’t wait until surgery feels like your only option. Regenerative orthopedics can give you an alternative that supports healing and helps you continue doing the things you love.

To learn more, schedule a consultation with our expert providers by phone or online today.