When your hip doesn’t move smoothly, you may start avoiding activity without even realizing it. The good news is that many hip problems can be treated effectively, especially when the cause is identified early.
Dr. Danyal H. Nawabi provides expert hip care in New York, NY with a focus on restoring comfortable movement and protecting the natural hip joint when possible. As an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Fellowship Director for the Hip Preservation Service, Dr. Nawabi helps active patients understand their options and choose the right plan for long-term joint health.
Hip Treatment Options
The right hip treatment depends on what’s causing your pain and what you want to get back to doing. Many hip conditions improve with a targeted, non-surgical plan, while others benefit from surgery to correct the underlying cause and protect the joint.
Non-surgical options may include:
- Activity modification to avoid painful positions
- Physical therapy to improve hip strength and mechanics
- Anti-inflammatory medication when appropriate
- Image-guided injections in select cases
When surgery is the best choice, Dr. Nawabi focuses on precise diagnosis, joint-preserving strategy, and a structured recovery plan designed to restore function safely.
Explore Our Hip Procedures
If you already have a diagnosis—or you want to learn more—these pages cover the most common hip conditions and procedures:
- Hip Preservation: Joint-preserving strategies to relieve pain and protect your natural hip
- Hip Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive surgery to treat problems inside the hip joint
- Hip Labral Tears: Treatment options for labrum damage that causes pain and catching
- Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): Care for structural “pinching” that can damage the labrum and cartilage
If your symptoms began during sport or training, you may also benefit from a Sports Medicine evaluation that connects your diagnosis to performance goals and return-to-activity planning.
When to See a Hip Specialist
Hip pain can come from the joint itself, surrounding muscles and tendons, or even the lower back. Consider an evaluation if you have:
- Groin pain or deep hip pain that lasts more than one to two weeks
- Pain that worsens with sitting, squatting, or twisting
- Clicking, catching, or a feeling of “locking” in the hip
- Stiffness or reduced range of motion
- Pain that limits workouts, sport, or daily routines
- Symptoms that keep returning even after rest
Early evaluation often means more joint-preserving options and a clearer path back to activity.
Why Choose Dr. Danyal Nawabi for Hip Care
Hip care requires specialized expertise, especially when the goal is to preserve your natural joint and keep you active long-term. Dr. Danyal H. Nawabi is an orthopedic surgeon at HSS with advanced expertise in hip arthroscopy and hip preservation, and he leads the Hip Preservation Service as Fellowship Director.
Patients choose Dr. Nawabi because he offers:
- Leadership in hip preservation at HSS
- Advanced expertise in hip arthroscopy and joint-preserving techniques
- Research-driven care designed to protect cartilage and function
- Personalized treatment plans based on your anatomy and activity goals
- Compassionate communication and clear guidance from diagnosis through recovery
His focus is helping you move comfortably now while protecting your hip for the future.
Move More Comfortably With Hip Care in New York, NY
You don’t have to accept ongoing hip pain as normal, especially when it’s limiting your activity and quality of life. To schedule a hip evaluation with Dr. Danyal H. Nawabi, contact us at (212) 606-1136 and get clear guidance on your next best step.
