Hip Pain Conditions We Treat

From hip pain that makes sitting uncomfortable to IT Band pain radiating down your leg to snapping hip pain while walking, our board-certified hip surgeons at Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) are specially trained to diagnose hip pain affecting your daily life, treat hip conditions and determine the correct treatment to relieve your hip pain.

Hoag Orthopedic Institute nationally ranked #29 as one of the top Orthopedic Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in 2024-2025 and also “High Performing” for Hip Replacements and Hip Fracture.

Hip Pain Causes

Hip pain causes range from the wear-and-tear of arthritis, injury, pinched nerves, and other medical issues. Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is often associated with aging and generally requires management for symptom relief. While osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of hip pain, there are other types of arthritis that can affect mobility and result in severe discomfort, including:

• Rheumatoid arthritis: A chronic inflammatory disorder can impact the hip joint lining and other body parts, leading to swelling and joint deformities.
• Psoriatic arthritis: This type of arthritis affects patients diagnosed with psoriasis, a chronic skin disease characterized by patches and scaling. Hip pain symptoms of this condition include swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Primarily affecting children and teenagers, hip pain symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Some children may outgrow it.

Trauma, like falls or motor vehicle accidents, is another one of the top hip pain causes. Issues in the lower back or another part of the body may also result in hip pain. This type of hip pain is called “referred pain.” Infection in the bones or joints is among other potential causes of hip pain. Hernias can radiate pain to the hip.

Common Hip Problems and Conditions

When it comes to hip problems, you want the most advanced treatment available. That is what you will find at HOI. Our experts are extensively trained at treating a wide range of hip conditions using the latest in technology and the least invasive treatments possible, including:

• Acute Tendinitis of the Hip
• Bone Tumors
• Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hip
• Dislocated Hip
• Femoral-Acetabular Impingement
• Fractured Hip
• Groin Pain
• Hip Arthritis
• Hip Bursitis / Trochanteric Bursitis
• Hip Cyst
• Hip Dysplasia
• Hip Pain
• Hip Sprain
• IT Band Syndrome
• Joint Pain
• Labrum Tear
• Osteoarthritis of the Hip
• Osteonecrosis / Avascular Necrosis
• Osteoporosis
• Pelvic Fracture
• SI Joint Pain
• Strained Hip
• Snapping Hip
• Synovitis of the Hip
• Tailbone Pain

Hip Pain Diagnosis

Your specific hip pain symptoms may provide clues as to your hip problem. For instance, hip pain emanating from the outside of the hip usually relates to soft tissue injuries. When the hip joint is affected, pain is frequently felt on the inside of your hip or groin.

A hip pain diagnosis generally begins with the doctor taking your medical history and performing a physical examination. If you are mobile, the doctor will also observe the way you walk. They will also establish your current range of motion pertaining to the hip. When the hip pain bothers you most, such as after activity, it offers clues as to the nature of your hip condition.

Patients can expect to undergo various tests to pinpoint the exact cause of their hip pain. Such tests may include:

• X-rays
• Ultrasounds
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

When To See a Doctor for Hip Pain

Hip pain often resolves after a period of taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, using ice or heat on the affected area, or restricting activity. When hip pain persists for more than a few weeks, see a doctor. Always see a doctor right away if the hip pain results from trauma or comes on suddenly and fiercely. The same is true if you develop a fever at the same time as the hip pain. Of course, if you cannot move your hip or bear weight, head to the emergency room.

If you are dealing with hip pain, schedule a consultation with a hip specialist at HOI today.

Do you have a hip injury? Contact us at Hoag Orthopedic Institute for effective hip treatment by calling (949) 705-6493

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