Hip Arthroscopy in Gurgaon

A sharp catch in the groin while getting up from a low chair, or sitting cross-legged. It eases off, then it’s back.

If you’ve been noticing this pattern too, it could point to a bone shape issue in the hip (femoroacetabular impingement) or cartilage damage in the joint. Years ago, even diagnosing this properly meant surgery just to look inside.

With modern advancements, it’s now possible to diagnose and treat it in a single sitting through hip arthroscopy, with a much faster return to normal movement than open surgery ever allowed.

If you’re looking for a trusted, experienced surgeon for hip arthroscopy in Gurgaon, Dr. Ramkinkar Jha, Director, Department of Orthopaedics at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, is one of the leading names: trust built over 20 years of orthopaedic practice, an MS in Orthopaedics from AIIMS New Delhi, and international fellowship training in arthroscopy. He focuses on identifying the underlying problem and recommends surgery only when appropriate.

What is Hip Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy means looking inside a joint without opening it up (arthro = joint, scopy = view). It’s performed on several joints; when done on the hip, it’s called hip arthroscopy.

It is a minimally invasive procedure that avoids cutting open the hip joint through traditional surgery. Instead, a high-definition, thin camera is inserted through a small incision, giving the surgeon visual access inside the joint and allowing diagnosis and treatment to be carried out in the same sitting.

This means smaller cuts, less tissue disturbance and dislocation risk, and an easier recovery for the patient.

Causes of Hip Pain: FAI & Labral Tears Explained

The hip joint formed by two bones:

• Femur (Thigh bone)
• Pelvis

The head of the Femur is like a ball that fits into the socket of the pelvis (called acetabulum)

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) occurs if extra bone develops at this joint. FAI is of three types:

• Cam impingement: Extra bone on ball
• Pincer impingement: Extra bone on socket
• Cam and pincer impingement: Extra bone on both ball and socket

FAI can develop during childhood or teenage years, and result in the two bones knocking against each other during natural movement, which causes pain and cartilage damage.

However, not everyone with a cam or pincer shape feels pain. Bone shape alone doesn’t mean disease, treatment is only needed if you’re experiencing symptoms.

Labral Tear

The labrum is the cartilage lining the socket. A tear can result from FAI, falls, sports injuries or arthritis.

FAI & Labral Tear Symptoms : When You May Need Hip Arthroscopy

AI and labral tears usually cause groin pain rather than outer hip pain. It’s a detail most patients don’t expect, but it can be an important clue that the pain is coming from inside the joint.

Other symptoms of FAI and labral tear includes:

• Stiffness after sitting for long periods
• Clicking, catching, or locking inside the joint
• Pain sitting cross-legged or standing from a low chair
• Reduced range of motion, difficulty squatting or tying shoelaces

Symptoms ease with rest, but worsen with activity.

Hip Arthroscopy Procedure in Gurgaon: How Arthroscopy hip surgery is performed?

Anesthesia

• Given first
• keeps procedure pain free

Traction

• Patient is placed on a specialised table
• Gentle traction applied, femoral head pulled slightly away from socket (not dislocated)
• Working space created between ball and socket

Hip Arthroscopy Incisions

• Small portals (incisions) are made around hip

Camera and Fluid

• High definition camera (arthroscope) inserted through one incision
• Joint viewed in real time
• Fluid maintains a clear working space

Diagnosis

• Surgeon examines the joint
• Diagnoses the condition

Treatment

• Instruments passed through the Arthroscopy portals
• Labrum repaired or excess bone reshaped

Closure

• Traction released
• Incisions closed

Hip Arthroscopy Surgery Recovery time

Recovery after arthroscopic hip surgery progresses gradually from protected walking to full activity.

Hip Arthroscopy Recovery Tips

Recovery after hip arthroscopy depends on protecting the joint, managing pain and swelling, and gradually restoring movement under your orthopaedic surgeon’s guidance.

• Use crutches, don’t rush walking
• Ice the hip regularly for swelling and pain
• Keep incision clean and dry
• Avoid twisting or high-impact movement early on
• Follow the physiotherapy plan
• Follow up regularly to catch issues early on

A structured recovery plan and regular follow-ups can help support a safe return to daily activities.

Benefits of Hip Arthroscopy

Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat several hip joint problems while preserving the surrounding tissues as much as possible.

• Smaller incisions, less scarring than open surgery
• Avoids joint dislocation
• Same-day discharge for most patients
• Lower infection risk compared to open surgery
• Precise diagnosis and treatment

For suitable patients, hip arthroscopy can offer effective treatment with smaller incisions and a potentially quicker recovery.

Hip Arthroscopy Cost in Gurgaon

Cost of Hip arthroscopy in Gurgaon generally starts from ₹1,10,000 and may vary depending on the complexity of treatment.

Other factors affecting the final cost:

• Anesthesia type
• Instruments required
• Hospital stay

Hence, an individual estimate is best confirmed after evaluation.

Who Is a Candidate for Hip Arthroscopy?

Many patients try physiotherapy or joint injections before considering arthroscopy.

When it helps:

• Confirmed FAI, labral tear, or cartilage damage on MRI
• Younger, active patients, including athletes wanting to return to sport
• Pain that’s still affecting daily movement despite conservative treatment

When it doesn’t:

• Advanced hip osteoarthritis, hip replacement usually gives better long-term results
• Significant hip dysplasia, needs a different surgical approach

Why Patients Choose Dr. Ramkinkar Jha for Hip Arthroscopy in Gurgaon?

With extensive experience and advanced international training, Dr. Ramkinkar Jha brings specialised expertise in hip arthroscopy and joint preservation.

• 20+ years of experience, thousands of joint procedures performed
• MS Orthopaedics (AIIMS, New Delhi)
• MCh Orthopaedics (University of Edinburgh, UK, with Distinction)
• Specialised international training in sports medicine and arthroscopy (Singapore, Switzerland and Doha)
• Life Member, Indian Arthroscopy Society
• Recipient of the Indian Excellence Award (2022) and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Health Award (2023)

Book a Consultation for Arthroscopy Surgery in Gurgaon

If groin pain, stiffness, or clicking in your hip hasn’t improved with rest or physiotherapy, it’s worth getting it properly evaluated.

Book a consultation with Dr. Ramkinkar Jha for a diagnosis and treatment plan based on your MRI, symptoms, and lifestyle.

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