Dr. Paul Tortland, DO is a non-surgical orthopedic & sports medicine physician specializing in regenerative orthopedics and surgical alternative treatment. He is dual board-certified in Sports Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and Regenerative Medicine, Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine. He became the first physician in the world to earn board certification in Regenerative Medicine in 2015. Diplomate, American Board of Regenerative Medicine (ABRM), 2015. Registered in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (RMSK).
Last clinically reviewed
October 2026
Quick answer
Dr. Paul Tortland, DO, is a dual board certified non-surgical orthopedic and sports medicine physician in Glastonbury, CT. He finds the source of hip pain with live ultrasound and treats arthritis, tendon pain and nerve entrapment with targeted injections and regenerative options, so many patients avoid or delay hip replacement.
Treatments: non-surgical hip care built on an exact diagnosis. Options include hydrodissection for entrapped nerves, intraosseous injections for bone marrow lesions, prolotherapy, and regenerative treatments such as PRP, BMAC and MFAT.
Who it fits: people with hip arthritis, labral irritation, bursitis or tendon pain who want to try something before surgery. Bone on bone arthritis gets a surgeon referral.
What is different: 30+ years in practice, UConn Associate Clinical Professor, U.S. Figure Skating team physician since 2003, and Dr. Tortland performs every evaluation and injection himself. About Dr. Tortland.
Most common conditions
Osteoarthritis, labral irritation, bursitis
Diagnosis method
Live, dynamic ultrasound examination
Non-surgical options
PRP, BMA, MFAT, prolotherapy
Return to activity
Usually within days; depends on treatment
First results
PRP weeks 4 to 10 by area; BMAC or MFAT weeks 6 to 16
What it doesFrees entrapped nerves in the buttock and around the hip with fluid under ultrasound.
Duration of benefitRelief often starts quickly and may need repeating.
Tissue impactReleases nerves from surrounding scar and tight tissue.
OptionSurgery
What it doesRemoves or replaces structure
Duration of benefitLong-term, definitive for the right case
Tissue impactStructural change with recovery cost
Why Dr. Tortland
Why See Dr. Tortland Before Choosing Hip Replacement
Dr. Tortland is a dual board certified sports medicine physician who has practiced since 1995. He performs every evaluation and injection himself under live ultrasound, and in 2015 he became the first physician in the world certified in regenerative medicine. If your hip is bone on bone, he will tell you and refer you to a surgeon.
Can hip arthritis be treated without hip replacement?
Often, yes, especially when arthritis is early to moderate. PRP and stem cell treatment (BMA or MFAT, using your own cells and FDA-cleared devices) can help delay or even avoid hip replacement for many patients, alongside strengthening, weight management and hyaluronic acid. End-stage, bone-on-bone arthritis that limits daily life usually needs a surgical consult, and Dr. Tortland will tell you where you stand.
Does PRP work for hip pain, and how long does it last?
The research is early but encouraging. Five small trials with 413 patients found PRP eased pain and improved function in most, mostly compared with hyaluronic acid. Dr. Tortland places PRP or PRP Supershot into the hip with image guidance. In his experience relief can last a year or more for many patients, and some have lasting benefit. Results vary, and some people need a repeat treatment.
Can a hip labral tear or bursitis be treated without surgery?
Often, yes. Most hip bursitis improves with activity changes, anti-inflammatory medicine and therapy, and surgery is rarely needed. A labral tear cannot heal on its own, but mild tears can be managed without surgery, and PRP, prolotherapy and other ultrasound-guided injections are options for the pain. Surgery is considered for severe tears or when months of non-surgical care do not help.
When should I see a specialist for hip pain?
See a specialist if hip or groin pain lasts more than a few weeks, you limp, or the hip clicks, catches or hurts at night. Get urgent care if the hip looks deformed, you cannot move the leg or put weight on it, pain is sudden and intense, or you have fever with redness or swelling. A hands-on exam and ultrasound separate joint, labrum, tendon and bursa problems.
How much does hip treatment cost, and is it covered by insurance?
Dr. Tortland is out of network with all insurance plans and offers direct-pay care so every visit can be unrushed and comprehensive. The initial evaluation and comprehensive diagnostic workup is $500. PRP treatment starts at $1,800. Follow-up is typically 6 weeks to 3 months after treatment.
Written and clinically reviewed by
Paul D. Tortland, DO, FAOASM, CAQSM, RMSK
Dr. Paul Tortland, DO is a non-surgical orthopedic & sports medicine physician specializing in regenerative orthopedics and surgical alternative treatment. He is dual board-certified in Sports Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and Regenerative Medicine, Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine. He became the first physician in the world to earn board certification in Regenerative Medicine in 2015. Diplomate, American Board of Regenerative Medicine (ABRM), 2015. Registered in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (RMSK).
Last clinically reviewed
October 2026
Sources
Sources and Further Reading on Hip Pain Treatment
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Mulvaney SW, Tortland PD, Shiple B, Curtis K. Regenerative medicine options for chronic musculoskeletal conditions: a review of the literature. Endurance and Sports Medicine. 2018.
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Dai WL, et al. Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma versus hyaluronic acid in knee osteoarthritis: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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Filardo G, et al. Platelet-rich plasma intra-articular injections for cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis: evidence and indications.