Hip pain is one of the fastest paths to surgery — but what if the hip isn't the real problem?
In this episode, Dr. Caleb Slater breaks down hip impingement, labral tears, arthritis, and hip replacement, and explains why imaging findings often don't match a patient's symptoms. Many people are told they need surgery based on MRIs or X-rays — even though those same findings are common in people with no pain at all.
Dr. Slater explains how spinal and nerve dysfunction can mimic hip joint pain, why pain that travels down the leg is a major red flag, and how patients end up stuck in cycles of physical therapy, injections, and eventually surgery — without addressing the real cause.
Topics include:
Why hip imaging findings are often misleading
The difference between true joint pain and nerve-related pain
Why pain at rest matters
When hip replacement actually is necessary
Why injections and standard PT often fail
How one patient avoided hip replacement after years of pain
This episode is essential listening for anyone dealing with chronic hip pain, considering surgery, or confused by conflicting medical opinions.
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