Hip arthritis
Osteoarthritis of the hip
A common condition of the hip which affects men and women of all ages
What is hip arthritis?
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of hip arthritis? icon plus
Symptoms vary but may include:
- groin pain, which can radiate down the thigh or to the buttock
- reduced tolerance to exercise (and often limping)
- stiffness and difficulty performing everyday tasks such as putting on shoes and socks
- pain at night
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Diagnosing hip arthritis icon plus
Your consultant will take your full medical history and perform a physical examination to determine whether you have hip arthritis.
This will include performing some basic leg exercises whilst lying down. Your consultant may also manipulate your hip joints to see how they respond and ask you to describe the sensations you are experiencing. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Hip arthritis symptoms can be conservatively managed to minimise discomfort.
Treatment options include:- A walking stick to reduce the weight and strain on your hip.
- Physiotherapy and regular physical exercise to keep your muscles strong and reduce pressure on your joints.
- Anti-inflammatory medications.
However, if your symptoms are bad enough, a hip replacement will give excellent relief and should allow you to return to normal activities without pain.
Our hip consultants
Our locations
From complex hip surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 7HA
Request a hip or pelvis appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced hip consultants. We can also make imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments for you.
Call us today
020 7079 4344