Conditions
Hip pain is commonly felt in the groin, the front of the thigh or the buttock, and often worsens with walking, standing from a chair or putting on socks and shoes. An accurate diagnosis is the first step to the right treatment.
Commonly Treated
Progressive loss of the smooth cartilage lining the ball and socket, causing groin pain, stiffness and a reduced walking distance. Managed initially with physiotherapy, activity modification and analgesia; hip replacement is highly effective for advanced disease.
Abnormal contact between the ball and socket, typically in younger active adults, producing groin pain on pivoting, deep flexion or prolonged sitting. Often associated with labral tears.
Injury to the cartilage rim of the socket causing clicking, catching and a deep pinching groin pain. Diagnosed with MR arthrography and treated with physiotherapy, injection or arthroscopic repair.
Loss of blood supply to the femoral head leading to bone collapse and rapidly progressive pain. Early diagnosis on MRI is important as treatment options depend on the stage.
Pain over the outer hip and side of the thigh, often worse lying on that side. Usually due to gluteal tendinopathy or bursitis and managed non-surgically in the majority of patients.
A shallow socket that overloads the rim of the joint, causing pain in young adults and predisposing to early arthritis. Requires careful assessment and individualised planning.
Patient Guides
What to expect week by week after a hip replacement, from the day of surgery to driving and work.
The muscle-sparing approach through the front of the hip, and who it suits.
What a private hip replacement costs and what the package covers.
What the latest registry evidence says about how long a replacement lasts.
A single consultation with examination and imaging is usually enough to reach a firm diagnosis and set out your options.
Living with hip or knee pain does not have to be permanent. Book a consultation and find out exactly what is wrong, what your options are, and what life could look like without the pain.
