Hip Pain
Hip Arthritis
Hip arthritis, also known as, osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, is a very common condition. It is when the surface of your thigh bone (femur) and its socket (acetabulum) begin to wear out and lose their protective layer (cartilage) causing uneven and rough surfaces. This causes bone to rub against bone which causes pain and inflammation.Common Symptoms:
- Groin pain
- Joint stiffness with loss of movement
- Pain radiating down to the knee
- Trouble putting on socks/shoes
- Trouble getting into and out of a car
Common Treatments:
- Anti-Inflammatories (Ibuprofen, Aleve) and/or Tylenol
- Physical Therapy / Home exercises
- Joint Injections with steroids
- Surgical intervention
Hip Bursitis
Hip bursitis, also known as, trochanteric bursitis, is when the bursa (a fluid filled sac) that lays over the bony prominence of the outside of the thigh bone becomes inflamed and painful. The bursa is designed to decrease the friction of tissues gliding over bony prominences. It provides a cushion between bones and tissues.
Common Symptoms:
- Pain on the outside of your thigh at the hip level
- Pain can radiate down to your knee
- Pain increases with stairs
- Pain increases with laying on that side
Common Treatments:
- Anti-inflammatories (Ibuprofen, Aleve) and/or Tylenol
- Physical therapy / Home exercises
- Ice to the area
- Steroid Injection
Please use the following link to learn more about hip bursitis:
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/hip-bursitis/
Please use the following link to learn more about hip bursitis exercises. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/recovery/hip-conditioning-program/hip-pdf/