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🦴 Hip Pain in Pickerington? Here’s When Surgery Might Be the Right Move

Hip pain in Pickerington? Here’s when surgery might be the right move — and how Dr. Collins makes it smoother.

If you're in Pickerington and struggling with nagging hip pain, you're not alone. Whether it's a dull ache that won't quit or a sharp jolt with every step, hip pain can slow you down — at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

But when does discomfort cross the line from manageable to surgical?

At Collins Ortho, we help Pickerington patients figure that out every week.

🚩 Know the Red Flags

Not all hip pain means surgery. But these signs may indicate it's time to take the next step:

  • Pain that limits your daily life – If it hurts to walk, stand, or sleep, your joint may be more than just inflamed.

  • No relief from injections or therapy – Conservative care has a limit. If it's stopped working, it's time to re-evaluate.

  • Pain that keeps you up at night – Constant discomfort — especially while resting — suggests deeper joint damage.

  • X-rays show bone-on-bone arthritis – Imaging doesn’t lie. If your joint is worn out, it's time for a new plan.

🧠 The Evaluation: No Guesswork

At Collins Ortho, we use precise diagnostics to get to the root of your pain — not just treat symptoms. That includes:

  • Targeted X-rays and advanced imaging

  • In-office movement evaluation

  • A clear, straightforward explanation of your options

You’ll leave knowing if surgery is necessary — and if so, why.

💡 Not All Surgery Is the Same

Dr. Kristopher Collins is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip replacement. Here’s what sets us apart for Pickerington patients:

  • Anterior approach (when appropriate) – Minimally invasive, muscle-sparing

  • Same-day surgery options

  • Lancaster Specialty Surgery Center – high efficiency, no hospital stay

  • Tailored implants – Chosen based on your anatomy and activity goals

🚶‍♀️ Your Life, Unpaused

Our goal? Get you moving again — fast, and with confidence. That’s why most of our hip replacement patients are:

  • Walking the same day

  • Discharged within hours

  • Back to life with less pain in days, not weeks

📍 Live in Pickerington? You’re in the Right Place

We serve patients across central and southeast Ohio — and Pickerington is just a short drive from expert care. Whether you're looking for a second opinion or ready to take action, we’re here to help.

📅 Ready to be seen?
[Book an appointment] or [Call now] — same-week visits available.

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🦴 Hip Pain in Zanesville? When It’s Time to Talk Replacement

Hip pain holding you back? Learn when it’s time to consider surgery — and how Dr. Collins helps patients in Zanesville move again.

Persistent hip pain can drain your energy, limit your mobility, and steal your momentum — especially when conservative treatments just aren’t cutting it.

At Collins Ortho, we see patients from Zanesville every week who’ve tried everything: rest, injections, physical therapy — and are still stuck in pain.

Sometimes, the problem isn’t that you haven’t tried hard enough.

It’s that your hip joint is simply worn out.

📉 Signs Your Hip May Be Failing

Not every ache needs surgery. But these signs often mean your joint is ready for replacement:

  • Pain during walking, bending, or sleep

  • Stiffness or limping that affects daily movement

  • Pain that radiates to the groin or thigh

  • X-rays showing bone-on-bone arthritis

  • Decreased relief from injections or medications

If this sounds like your day-to-day reality — it’s time to get a real answer.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Kristopher Collins: Fellowship-Trained, Results-Focused

Patients from Zanesville choose Dr. Collins for more than just credentials:

  • Fellowship-trained in hip and knee replacement

  • Expert in all major surgical approaches (including anterior hip)

  • Implants matched to your anatomy, activity, and goals

  • Minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery

  • Same-day outpatient surgery at Lancaster Specialty Surgery Center

This isn’t one-size-fits-all orthopedics. It’s expert-level, personalized joint care — just down the road.

⏱️ What to Expect: From First Visit to Full Recovery

  • Consultation with imaging review and surgical/non-surgical options

  • Patient education – what to expect, how to prepare, when to return to function

  • Surgical planning using advanced techniques and implant selection

  • Same-day discharge (in most cases) and rapid ambulation protocols

  • Recovery milestones with a clear, mapped-out plan

📍 Serving Zanesville with Accessible, Expert Care

Located just over an hour away, Collins Ortho is a trusted destination for Zanesville patients who want:

  • A second opinion that’s clear, not corporate

  • Surgery that restores movement — without hospital red tape

  • A surgeon who listens, explains, and follows through

✅ Take the First Step Toward Relief

Don’t spend another month managing pain that isn’t improving.

[Book Your Evaluation] with Dr. Collins — or [Call Now] to schedule a consultation.

Same-week visits available.

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