A hip injury such as a dislocated hip, fractured hip, or pelvic fracture can cause immense pain and often prevent injured workers from returning to their jobs. Treatment for hip injuries typically involves extensive physical therapy, and in many cases, surgical repair or total hip replacement is necessary for proper recovery.

Facts about Hip Injuries

Recent statistics from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provide insights into the success rates of hospitals across the United States for hip and knee replacement surgeries. These statistics reveal which hospitals have high success rates, with no need for revision surgeries, and which hospitals have below-average success rates, resulting in unsuccessful initial operations.

Among the hospitals in New York, the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) stands out as a renowned institution for orthopedic surgery and is known for its exceptional outcomes in joint replacement procedures. HSS specializes in orthopedics and rheumatology, offering comprehensive care and expertise in musculoskeletal conditions.

Although the released data focuses on Medicare patients, it’s important to note that many workers’ compensation patients also undergo hip and knee replacements at the same hospitals included in the study. Often, the same doctors who perform these surgeries for Medicare patients also perform them for workers’ compensation patients in the same hospitals.

At Gabriel Legal Injury Lawyers, we prioritize staying informed about hospitals and doctors that consistently deliver the best outcomes for our clients. Whenever our workers’ compensation clients require any type of operation, including hip or knee surgeries, carpal tunnel release surgeries, or spinal fusions, we ensure they receive care from the most skilled and reputable doctors.