Are you tired of hip pain holding you back from enjoying life? Dr. Donald Hohman sheds light on the importance of seeking timely treatment for arthritis affecting the hip. Dr. Hohman discusses non-surgical treatments and the potential for hip replacement surgery to provide lasting relief.…

Find out which approach suits you best and what to expect post-surgery for a pain-free, quality-enhanced life.…

Hip replacement surgery involves replacing portions of the hip joint with prostheses (implants). Most people undergo hip replacement surgery so they can move and walk without excruciating and chronic pain and stiffness often associated with degenerative issues such as arthritis.…

Your hip joint not only bears the majority of your weight — it must do so while allowing for the wide range of motion that’s required as you walk, sit, bend, and twist. If you’re currently suffering from hip pain brought on by arthritis, injury, or wear and tear with age, you should know that Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery physicians offer both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for hip problems.   Our team is the right choice for treatment options to get you back to your active lifestyle.  Whether you need physical therapy, medication, or total hip replacement surgery, we’ll provide the solution that’s right for you.…

As an avid hiker and Master Naturalist, Stephanie was determined her hip pain wouldn't stop her from enjoying the outdoors. After putting up with the pain for several years, Stephanie sought treatment with Dr. Donald Hohman, an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery.…

For several years, joint replacements have been the most common elective surgeries in the United States. It appears those numbers will continue to grow. At a meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) it was reported that the average age for hip replacements is getting younger, and the number of men getting these new joints is increasing. The AAOS says that the most common total joint replacement procedures in the United States are total knee replacements (about 700,000 a year) and total hip replacements (about 400,000 a year) and "the advances over time have been remarkable." In many cases the total joint replacement procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, with patients returning home on the same day of surgery.…

If you are experiencing joint pain, it is important for you to discuss this with your doctor. A careful history and physical examination including X-rays of the affected joints are the main ways your doctor can help you make an accurate diagnosis. If the cause of your pain stems from osteoarthritis, treatment depends on how far the disease has progressed and how bad and how long your joints have been hurting.…

For her 50th wedding anniversary, Candis Zechmeister is going to Alaska — and she’ll be enjoying the trip pain-free, thanks to Dr. Donald Hohman.…

If you’re currently suffering from hip pain brought on by arthritis or other causes, treatment options are available to help you get back to living an active lifestyle.…