Degeneration of the hip joint cartilage causing pain, stiffness and reduced mobility. Frequently associated with overuse or aging. Pain may worsen with weight-bearing, climbing stairs, or activity. Diagnosis via physical exam and X rays. Non-surgical care includes anti-inflammatories, weight management, physiotherapy, and activity modification; surgery is considered only after adequate conservative treatment fails.
Examples include tendinopathy or bursitis. Symptoms and management depend on specific pathology—typically involving rest, targeted physiotherapy, and NSAIDs.
Replacement of worn cartilage and bone with prosthetic components to relieve pain and restore function. Considered when conservative measures fail.
Surgical removal of an inflamed bursa around the hip (e.g., trochanteric bursitis) if pain persists despite injections, physiotherapy, and activity modification.
