Have you or someone you know been living with a stiff, painful hip after an old injury or surgery? 😔
If your hip no longer moves freely and feels “locked,” it could be due to a condition called Myositis Ossificans (MO) — a rare but treatable cause of hip stiffness.
Hi, I’m Dr. Anupam Khandelwal, Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon from Indore, trained in Germany and Korea, specializing in complex hip and knee surgeries. Let’s explore how Total Hip Replacement (THR) can help restore movement, comfort, and confidence even in the stiffest hips. 💪
🧠 What is Myositis Ossificans?
Myositis Ossificans (MO) means abnormal bone formation inside the muscles — usually after an injury, fracture, or surgery around the hip.
This extra bone acts like a “cement block” between muscles and joints, leading to:
- Stiffness and limited movement 🦵
- Hip pain while sitting or walking
- Difficulty wearing shoes or climbing stairs
- Limping or inability to squat
When the hip joint becomes completely fused or stiff due to MO, it is called a “Stiff Hip.”
⚕️ Why Does This Happen?
Some common causes include:
- Old hip fractures or dislocations 🩹
- Prolonged immobilization after injury
- Infections or previous surgeries
- Neurological trauma (e.g., brain or spinal injury) , Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Genetic tendency to form bone in soft tissue
Myositis Ossificans is more common in men and may take months or years to fully develop.
🧩 How We Diagnose a Stiff Hip
At our Indore Hip Clinic, diagnosis starts with:
- X-rays and 3D CT scans 🖼️ to locate the bony bridges
- MRI to see muscle involvement
- Functional assessment — how much the joint can move
- Blood tests to check bone activity (alkaline phosphatase, calcium)
This helps us plan whether total hip replacement is possible — and what special steps we’ll take during surgery.
🦵 Treatment Options
1️⃣ Non-surgical Management (Initial Stage)
If MO is mild and movement is partly preserved, we recommend:
- Physiotherapy to maintain range of motion
- Anti-inflammatory medicines
- Short-term rest during painful flares
- Regular X-rays to monitor bone formation
However, once stiffness becomes complete or pain severe, surgery is the best option.
2️⃣ Surgical Option – Total Hip Replacement (THR)
In advanced cases of Myositis Ossificans, Total Hip Replacement offers the best long-term relief.
Here’s how it helps:
✅ Removes abnormal bone bridges
✅ Replaces the damaged joint with an artificial implant
✅ Restores movement and leg length
✅ Reduces pain dramatically
✅ Improves walking and sitting comfort
At our center in Indore, we use advanced 3D planning, ceramic bearings, and minimally invasive approaches to ensure smooth outcomes — even in stiff hips.
🛠️ The Surgical Challenge (and Our Expertise!)
Operating on a stiff hip with MO is technically demanding because:
- Muscles are rigid and bone may surround the joint
- Nerves and vessels are closer to the bone bridges
This is where experience and planning matter most.
Using advanced imaging, Dr. Anupam Khandelwal plans every cut and implant placement in 3D, minimizing risk and ensuring maximum mobility post-surgery.
🎯 “Our goal is not just to replace the hip — but to restore freedom of movement that the patient lost years ago.”
💬 Real Patient Story – From Bhopal 🌟
“After a road accident 12 years ago, my hip became stiff. I couldn’t bend, sit cross-legged, or even sleep properly. Doctors in Bhopal said surgery was risky. Then I met Dr. Anupam in Indore. He explained everything clearly and performed hip replacement surgery. Within weeks, I could walk without pain — after 12 long years!”
– Mr. R*** V***, 48 years, Bhopal
💬 अब मैं बिना दर्द और डर के चल सकता हूँ — जिंदगी फिर से आसान लगने लगी है! 🙏
🌍 For African & Swahili-speaking Patients 🇰🇪
Ubadilishaji wa nyonga (Hip Replacement) kwa ugumu wa nyonga kutokana na Myositis Ossificans unaweza kurejesha uhamaji kabisa.
Dr. Anupam Khandelwal hufanya upasuaji salama, wa kisasa huko Indore, India, kwa matokeo mazuri na uponaji wa haraka. 🌟
🇮🇳 In Hindi (हिन्दी में)
मायोसाइटिस ऑसिफिकेंस के कारण जकड़ी हुई हिप का इलाज अब संभव है। टोटल हिप रिप्लेसमेंट से दर्द और अकड़न दोनों से छुटकारा पाया जा सकता है। डॉ. अनुपम खंडेलवाल, इंदौर में आधुनिक तकनीक से यह सर्जरी सुरक्षित और सफलतापूर्वक करते हैं।”
🩹 Recovery and Results
Patients usually:
- Start walking with support in 2–3 days 🚶♂️
- Resume normal daily activity in 3–4 weeks
- Experience significant pain relief and mobility gain
We also use anti-MO medication and radiation therapy post-surgery (if required) to prevent recurrence of bone formation.
🩵 “Our patients often say it feels like getting their life back — one step at a time.”
🌇 Why Patients from Bhopal, Ujjain & Across MP Choose Indore
✅ Advanced 3D Hip Replacement Technology
✅ Personalized surgical planning
✅ Minimally invasive, fast recovery approach
✅ Internationally trained surgeon (Germany, Korea)
✅ Trusted care by Dr. Anupam Khandelwal & Team
Patients travel from Bhopal, Ujjain, Ratlam, and even Jabalpur for specialized treatment — because expertise in stiff hip surgeries is rare and outcomes here speak for themselves. 🌟
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1️⃣ Can Total Hip Replacement be done if my hip is stiff due to Myositis Ossificans?
Yes! With careful pre-operative planning and experienced hands, it is absolutely possible and gives excellent results.
2️⃣ Is surgery risky in such cases?
There is a higher technical challenge, but with modern tools, safety protocols, and expert technique, complications are minimal.
3️⃣ How long does recovery take?
Walking begins in 2–3 weeks depending on multiple factors and disease stage ; full functional recovery starts within 1–2 months.
4️⃣ Can Myositis Ossificans come back after surgery?
Rarely. We use preventive measures like radiation or medications post-surgery to reduce recurrence.
5️⃣ Is hip replacement permanent?
Modern implants last 20–25 years or more with proper care and activity moderation.
🧭 How to Reach Us
📍 Dr. Anupam Khandelwal Joint & Hip Replacement Clinic
Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Serving patients from Bhopal, Ujjain, Ratlam, and across Central India
🕐 Clinic Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM (Mon–Sat)
🌐 www.dranupamkhandelwal.com
🌐 www.hipreplacementindore.com
📞 Book Appointment: +91-8818814030
🌈 Final Words
Even if your hip has been stiff for years due to Myositis Ossificans, don’t lose hope. Modern Total Hip Replacement can help you stand tall, walk freely, and live pain-free again.
✨ Freedom from stiffness is just one surgery away.
— Dr. Anupam Khandelwal, Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Indore