Common Symptoms of Hip Pain
Difficulty walking
Pain at night when resting
Difficulty when rising from a chair
A feeling of heaviness in the affected leg
Inability to cross your legs
Pain deep in the groin or lower back area
Patient's History
Physical Examination
X-Ray Evaluation
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
MRI with Arthrogram (injectible dye)
Hip pain can be caused by a variety of abnormalities which can be the result of normal wear and tear, trauma or a skeletal birth defect. It is very important to understand that hip arthroscopy is indicated for only some of the causes of hip pain listed below. Some minor hip pains may be treated with physical therapy and medication alone. Hip arthroscopy may be indicated in other instances, but in some cases, a total hip replacement or other surgical procedure may be required.
 Normal Hip X-Ray |
 Normal Hip MRI |
Common Sources of Hip Pain
Labral Tears
Loose Bodies
Synovitis
Avascular Necrosis
Degenerative Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Neurological Disorders
Bursitis