Lower Extremity
Hip Pain
Osteoarthritis, bursitis, labral tears, and hip impingement, with treatment matched to what imaging and examination confirm.
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SCOPES
Non-Opioid
Clinical Overview
Hip pain is common in older adults, with osteoarthritis prevalence increasing substantially after age 60. (Source to be confirmed by SCOPES Health clinical team.)
Condition Definition
The hip is a major weight-bearing ball-and-socket joint. Pain may arise from intra-articular structures, surrounding tendons/bursae, or referred pain from the lumbar spine or SI joint.
Common Causes
Common causes include osteoarthritis, bursitis, labral tears, and femoroacetabular impingement. Referred pain from lumbar or SI sources can mimic primary hip pathology.
Typical Symptoms
Osteoarthritis often causes deep groin/outer-thigh pain and stiffness. Bursitis causes lateral hip pain. Labral and impingement disorders can cause groin pain with clicking or catching.
SCOPES Clinical Approach
Evaluation distinguishes intra-articular hip disease, periarticular soft tissue pain, and referred lumbar/SI pain. Treatment may include intra-articular injections, PRP/BMA, bursa injections, SI injections, and selected peripheral nerve blocks.
Recommended Treatments
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if pain is from hip joint or back?
Groin pain with painful internal hip rotation often suggests hip-joint pathology, while buttock-dominant radiating pain may be lumbar/SI-related. Diagnostic injections can clarify.
Is hip replacement the only option for osteoarthritis?
No. Interventional options including targeted injections can meaningfully reduce pain and improve function before surgery is considered.
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