Hip · Sports Medicine

Move without the pinch.

Impingement, labral tears, and arthritis — arthroscopic and robotic hip care to keep active hips moving.

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What we treat

Common hip conditions.

From sports injuries in young athletes to arthritis in active adults.

Hip Impingement (FAI)

Reshaping bone that pinches and damages the joint.

Labral Tears

Arthroscopic repair of the hip’s cartilage ring.

Hip Arthritis

From biologics to Mako robotic hip replacement.

Bursitis & Tendon Pain

Calming stubborn pain on the side of the hip.

Sports Hip Injuries

Groin, flexor, and overuse injuries from training.

Cartilage Damage

Restoration to preserve the joint longer.

How Dr. Kelly treats the hip
  • Hip arthroscopy for FAI & labral tears
  • Joint-preserving cartilage care
  • Biologics — PRP & viscosupplementation
  • Mako robotic hip replacement
  • Return-to-activity planning
The approach

Preserve the joint — or replace it precisely.

For younger, active hips, Dr. Kelly uses arthroscopy to fix impingement and labral tears before arthritis sets in. When a hip is worn out, Mako robotic-assisted replacement places the implant with exceptional accuracy.

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Questions

Hip FAQs.

What is hip impingement (FAI)?
FAI is extra bone on the ball or socket of the hip that pinches with movement, which can tear the labrum and wear cartilage over time. It often causes groin pain with deep bending, squatting, or prolonged sitting.
Can a hip labral tear heal without surgery?
Labral tears do not usually heal on their own, but symptoms can often be managed with therapy, activity changes, and injections. Arthroscopic repair is considered when pain limits activity or imaging shows impingement driving the tear.
What is recovery from hip arthroscopy like?
Most patients use crutches for a few weeks, begin physical therapy right away, and progress over about 3 to 6 months. Return to sport depends on the procedure and is guided by milestones rather than the calendar alone.
Am I a candidate for hip arthroscopy or hip replacement?
Younger, active hips with impingement or labral tears and little arthritis often do well with arthroscopy. When arthritis is advanced, Mako robotic-assisted hip replacement is usually the better option. Dr. Kelly helps you decide based on your imaging and goals.

Let’s get you back in the game.

Request an appointment with Dr. Kelly at Tri-City Orthopedics — Kennewick, Richland & Pasco.

Procedure Deep Dive

Hip Arthroscopy — The Complete Guide

Hip Arthroscopy & FAI Correction

Femoroacetabular impingement, hip labral tears, and cartilage damage explained — candidacy criteria, what the procedure involves, crutch timeline, and return to sport at 5–6 months.

Hip Arthroscopy Guide