Hip and Groin Pain

Who does this affect? This can be a relatively common condition in active people and can be caused by a variety of problems.

Symptoms This condition can include inflamed areas on the side of the hip, soft tissue problems in the hip joint, bony catching (impingement) around the hip and early arthritis. Hip-related pain is not always felt directly over the hip; instead, you may feel pain in your groin. The pain you do feel in the hip may actually be the result a problem in your back, a hernia or other diagnoses.

Investigations X-ray of the hip is usual. Scans are used for complex cases.

Non-surgical Treatment Physiotherapy, painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs and modification of activity can be tried.

Surgical Treatment Depending on the cause, surgery is becoming more and more widely used. Options include hip arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), hip resurfacing or replacement or open debridement. The options are best discussed with your surgeon.