When to Seek Medical Attention for Hip Pain

Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, hip, and knee injuries. He practices at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), consistently ranked #1 in orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. He earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and completed dual degrees at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School. He completed residency at HSS and fellowship training in sports medicine at Rush University in Chicago. He serves as team physician for the New York Red Bulls and the NBA Players Association, and is part of the HSS Hip Preservation Service, treating complex joint conditions in active patients. Explore his research on Google Scholar.