Our Specialties Include

Non-Surgical Procedures

• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

Joint Reconstruction

• Total Hip Joint Replacement
• Total Knee Joint Replacement
• Shoulder Joint Replacement
• Hip Resurfacing
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Arthritis Surgery
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Triathlon Custom Fit Knee® with ShapeMatch® Technology

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

• Carpal Tunnel
• Microsurgical Reconstruction
• Hand Trauma and Replantation of Severed Digits
• Surgical Treatment of Fractures of the Wrist

Spine and Scoliosis Surgery

• Disc Herniations
• Vertebral Fractures
• Scoliosis
• Osteoarthritis
• Degenerative Spine Diseases of the Neck and Back

Foot and Ankle Surgery

• Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs
• Bunions and Forefoot Deformity
• Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
• Disorders of the Achilles Tendon and Ruptures
• Ankle Pain, Swelling, Locking, or Instability
• Pain, Swelling, and Disability of the Midfoot (Arch) or Heel
• Pain in the Ball of the Foot (Forefoot), Hammertoes, Morton's Neuroma
• Diabetic Foot and Ankle Conditions – Neuropathy, Ulcers, Charcot Foot
• Nerve Disorders of the Foot and Ankle – Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Morton's Neuroma, Compressive Neuropathies

Traumatic Disorders

• Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, Strains

Orthopaedics Blog

• Learn more about orthopaedics FAQs and innovations

Hip Pain Treatment | Westchester County

Your joints are involved in almost every activity you do. Simple movements such as walking, bending and turning require the use of your hip and knee joints. Dr. Steven Zelicof, a leading orthopedic surgeon who has practiced in Westchester since 1990, specializes in total hip replacement surgery, helping patients with hip joint problems get back to their everyday lives.

Normally, all parts of the hip joint work together and the joint moves easily without pain. But when the joint becomes diseased or injured, the resulting pain can severely limit your ability to move and work.

Osteoarthritis & Hip Pain

Osteoarthritis, one of the most common forms of degenerative joint disease, affects an estimated 43 million people in the United States. While a predisposition to osteoarthritis can be passed down genetically, the disease is commonly referred to as “wear and tear arthritis” since the symptoms often set in as a result of a lifetime of wear and tear on the hip joint. 

As cartilage cushioning the hip joint degenerates, the bones of the upper thighbone and the hip itself come into contact.  Without proper cushioning, once painless activities like walking become arduous as the bones of the hip joint literally grind together with each movement.

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis symptoms vary in strength and consistency from time to time as patients are affected by activity level and changes in the weather. Osteoarthritis symptoms generally include:

• Limited range of motion
• Stiffness in the hip joint
• Pronounced limp (especially during activities)

Osteoarthritis is also tied to weight, occurring more frequently in overweight patients and in patients who are over the age of 50.

Total Hip Replacement Surgery in Westchester

If osteoarthritis progresses to its most severe stage, or if there have been other traumas to the hip joint, hip resurfacing or total hip replacement surgery may be warranted.  During total hip replacement surgery, the bones that have been damaged by the wearing away of cartilage are removed.  The bones that form the hip joint, the femoral head and acetabulum, are replaced with artificial implants that will recreate the natural joint. 

Before the hip replacement can be installed, the socket must be resurfaced and prepared for the implant. Once the socket is smooth and free of debris, the artificial socket can be inserted and attached to the hipbone.  An implant is then inserted down the center of the thighbone and a ball is attached to recreate the ball and socket feel of a natural hip joint.

Recovery from total hip replacement surgery can very from patient to patient and requires extensive ongoing physical therapy. However, most patients can return to their normal lifestyle within several weeks.

Dr. Zelicof was one of the first surgeons to perform hip resurfacing in the New York area and serves as the chief of the Joint Replacement Service at Westchester Medical Center.

« Return to Specialties