Condition
Hip arthritis
Wear of the joint surfaces causing pain and stiffness.
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From arthritis to pain on the outside of the hip, most hip problems can be diagnosed in a single consultation, often with an X-ray on the day.
Hip specialist
Primary, complex and revision surgery
Where does it hurt?
Common with tendon and bursa problems, and often worse at night.
Conditions
Each condition page explains the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and the treatment options, from exercise to surgery.
Wear of the joint surfaces causing pain and stiffness.
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Impingement and labral problems in active people.
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Gluteal tendon problems and trochanteric bursitis.
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Fractures around the hip, including around a replacement.
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Loosening, wear, instability or infection after surgery.
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Working out whether pain comes from the hip, spine or elsewhere.
Read about this conditionTreatments
Platelet-rich plasma for hip and knee arthritis.
Read about this treatment Replacing the worn hip joint to relieve pain and restore movement.
Read about this treatment Redo surgery for a worn, loose or infected joint replacement.
Read about this treatmentFAQs
Not usually. If you need imaging, it can normally be arranged on the day at the hospital.
Not necessarily. Many people with hip pain improve with physiotherapy, activity changes or an injection. A hip replacement is only discussed when symptoms are affecting your daily life and simpler treatments have not helped enough.
Modern hip replacements last many years for most people, but no implant lasts for ever and results vary from person to person. Mr Hakimi will explain what the National Joint Registry data shows and what it means for you.
They can help some people. Image-guided steroid or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections may ease pain for a period of time, but they do not reverse arthritis. Mr Hakimi will explain whether an injection is a reasonable option in your case.
Request an appointment
Appointments at the Alexandra, Spire Manchester, Highfield and Oaklands hospitals, or by video. Self-pay and insured patients welcome.
