When hip pain makes simple movements difficult, it’s time for a solution.
India’s Trusted Hip Preservation Specialist
Early-stage AVN can often be managed without surgery when diagnosed in time.
Ignoring hip pain can lead to progressive joint damage and loss of mobility. Early intervention can help avoid complex surgery in many cases
Dr. Avinashdev Upadhyay is an orthopaedic surgeon dedicated to helping patients overcome hip pain through advanced surgical techniques and proven non-surgical treatments. With over 10 years of experience, he has successfully treated more than 2,000 patients with AVN of the hip without surgery and performed 500+ hip and knee replacements using cutting-edge robotic and minimally invasive approaches.
Dr. Upadhyay specialises in Robotic Minimally Invasive Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Total Hip Replacement, the most advanced technique available. This precision approach preserves hip muscles, enables patients to walk the same day as surgery, and delivers faster recovery with better long-term joint function.
- Dr. Avinashdev Upadhyay.
Early treatment can help avoid surgery in many cases.
Consult Dr. Avinashdev Upadhyay to understand the best treatment for your condition.
Early symptoms usually develop gradually and may include:
• Pain in the groin, thigh, or buttock while walking
• Stiffness after sitting for long periods
• Difficulty climbing stairs or getting up from a chair
• Limping or reduced walking capacity
• Discomfort during sleep, especially when turning in bed
👉 Early diagnosis is very important, as timely treatment can help prevent permanent joint damage and major surgery.
Yes. In early stages, AVN can often be managed successfully with:
• Activity modification and protected weight-bearing
• Medications to improve bone health and reduce inflammation
• Advanced regenerative or joint-preserving treatments (in selected cases)
👉 Early consultation increases the chances of avoiding hip replacement surgery.
Hip replacement is usually recommended when:
• There is severe cartilage or bone damage
• Pain persists despite proper non-surgical treatment
• Walking distance is significantly reduced
• Daily activities like sitting, standing, or climbing stairs become difficult
• Quality of life is severely affected
👉 Modern hip replacement surgery provides excellent pain relief and long-term functional recovery.
Direct Anterior Hip Replacement is a modern muscle-sparing minimally invasive technique in which the hip joint is replaced through a natural muscle interval.
Benefits include:
• Less muscle damage
• Reduced post-operative pain
• Smaller scar
• Faster recovery
• Early walking (often same or next day)
• Lower risk of dislocation
👉 This technique helps patients return to normal life more confidently and quickly.
Recovery varies from patient to patient, but generally:
• Walking starts within 24 hours after surgery
• Most routine activities improve within 2-4 weeks
• Near-normal functional recovery occurs in 6–12 weeks
• Full strength and confidence continue improving over 3–6 months
👉 Proper physiotherapy and follow-up play a crucial role in achieving the best surgical outcomes.
