Hip Preservation Clinic

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Why Choose the Hip Preservation Clinic at Vanderbilt

Hip preservation can reduce pain, improve your quality of life and sometimes delay your need for hip replacement surgery. Our specialists will work to save your hip joint and restore your mobility so you can get back to your normal routine.

Is Orthopaedic Joint Replacement Right for You?

Conditions We Treat

We treat all conditions related to hip preservation, including:

Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis)
Bursitis
Cam impingement
Complex hip deformities
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
Labral tear of the hip
Hip dysplasia
Hip fractures

Meet Your Care Team

Courtney E. BakerMD

Orthopaedics,

Pediatric Hip Surgery,

Pediatric Joint Replacement,

Pediatric Limb Differences,

Pediatric Orthopaedics,

Pediatric Orthopaedics and Surgery

4.9

Steve EngstromMD

Adult Orthopaedics,

Joint Replacement,

Orthopaedic Surgery,

Orthopaedics

4.9

Ryan MartinMD

Adult Orthopaedics,

Joint Replacement,

Orthopaedic Surgery,

Orthopaedics

4.9

Jonathan G. SchoeneckerMD, PhD

Musculoskeletal Infection,

Orthopaedic Surgery,

Orthopaedics,

Pediatric Fractures,

Pediatric Hip Surgery,

Pediatric Limb Differences,

Pediatric Orthopaedics

4.8

Jaron P. SullivanMD

Adult Orthopaedics,

Orthopaedic Surgery,

Orthopaedics,

Pediatric Orthopaedics,

Sports Medicine

Why Choose the Hip Preservation Clinic at Vanderbilt

Recognized care
Vanderbilt is consistently ranked among the nation’s best by leading authorities on health care quality. People from throughout the Southeast and across the country rely on us for the best and most innovative care possible.
Knowledge and experience
We are one of only a few hip preservation clinics in the U.S. Our surgeons are uniquely trained and have extensive experience in hip preservation therapies. Their depth of experience translates into expert, comprehensive care for you.
A team approach
Our doctors will perform a comprehensive evaluation of your hip. In some cases you may see two doctors at the same appointment. They will gather a complete medical history, perform a physical exam and review diagnostic imaging. Together they will thoroughly explain your diagnosis and provide you with a care plan to meet your unique needs.
Second opinions
A second opinion can help you make the best health decisions. We review your medical history, diagnostic tests, any previous treatments and your personal preferences to give you an informed opinion.
Clinical trials
Because we are part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new treatments and therapies being tested in clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial is always optional. Find a clinical trial.