Hip Conditions

What symptoms might patients notice?

Mr Patel assesses hip pain, groin pain, stiffness, reduced mobility and hip arthritis, with treatment options discussed after history, examination and imaging where clinically appropriate.

• Groin, buttock or thigh pain
• Stiffness when getting in or out of a car
• Difficulty walking distance or climbing stairs
• Pain that affects sleep or daily activities
• Reduced confidence after previous advice or imaging
• Symptoms that have not settled with physiotherapy, medication or activity changes

Why might this happen?

Symptoms can have more than one cause, and the site cannot diagnose this online. These are common possibilities that may be considered during assessment.

• Hip arthritis or wear in the joint surface
• Soft tissue irritation around the hip
• Pain referred from the lower back or pelvis
• Previous injury, overload or changes in activity

When should you seek assessment?

• Pain is persistent, worsening or limiting walking distance
• Stiffness is affecting daily tasks such as stairs, shoes or getting into a car
• Symptoms have not improved with sensible first-line care
• You have been told hip surgery may be needed and want to understand the options

What might a consultation involve?

• A careful history of symptoms, activity goals and previous treatment
• Physical examination to assess movement, strength and likely pain source
• Review or arrangement of X-rays, MRI or other imaging where appropriate
• Discussion of non-surgical options, injections, rehabilitation or surgery where suitable
• Second opinion review if surgery has already been suggested

Treatment routes that may be discussed

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