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Hip pain can be more than just a sign of ageing: it may be one of the early symptoms of hip arthritis. Understanding these warning signs and accessing the right care early on can help preserve your mobility and delay the need for surgery.
At Orthopaedic Innovation, we specialise in identifying and treating hip arthritis symptoms at every stage, offering both non-surgical and advanced surgical solutions tailored to your lifestyle and health goals.
What Is Hip Arthritis?
Hip arthritis is the degeneration or inflammation of the hip joint, usually caused by cartilage breakdown over time. This leads to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
The most common form is osteoarthritis, but other types—such as rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis—can also affect the hip.
Take a look at the NHS: Hip Osteoarthritis Overview for more information.
What Are the Early Symptoms of Hip Arthritis?
Recognising the early signs of hip arthritis is key to timely and effective care. Common hip arthritis symptoms include:
1. Groin, Thigh, or Buttock Pain
This is often the first and most consistent symptom. Pain may start mild but gradually worsen, especially with movement.
2. Morning Stiffness or After Inactivity
You may notice stiffness in the hip joint when you first get out of bed or after sitting for long periods.
3. Limited Range of Motion
Simple tasks like bending to tie your shoes, crossing your legs, or getting into a car may become increasingly difficult.
4. Clicking or Grinding Sensations
You may feel or hear clicking, grinding, or catching in the hip during movement due to cartilage damage.
5. Limping or Difficulty Walking
Pain may alter your gait, causing a limp or reduced mobility.
How Is Hip Arthritis Diagnosed?
Our consultants at Orthopaedic Innovation will perform:
- A thorough physical exam
- X-rays to assess joint space and structural changes
- MRI scans for soft tissue evaluation
- Blood tests (if inflammatory arthritis is suspected)
A precise diagnosis is the foundation of personalised hip arthritis treatment.
Hip Arthritis Treatment Options
We offer a full spectrum of care, from conservative management to cutting-edge surgery.
Non-Surgical Hip Arthritis Treatments
Early-stage hip arthritis treatment often involves:
- NSAIDs for pain and inflammation relief
- Physiotherapy to strengthen supportive muscles
- Weight management to reduce joint strain
- Steroid injections for flare-up control
- Hyaluronic acid injections for joint lubrication
- PRP or regenerative therapies, where appropriate
On the Orthopaedic Innovation Hip Arthritis Page, we deep-dive into these options. Additionally, we present details on the Kley Rapid Hip surgical option. Further details below.
Surgical Treatment for Hip Arthritis
If conservative measures are no longer effective, we offer:
- Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery to reduce downtime and accelerate recovery
- The innovative Kley Rapid Hip approach, developed from the Rottinger approach, allows many patients to walk within hours and go home the same day
You can explore the Kley Rapid Hip here.
There’s also a multitude of patient testimonials on our website which will help you to understand the scale of success we’ve seen with this technique. First up, it’s Ray!
