Hip Arthritis Treatment

Hip arthritis pain - typically in the groin and front thigh area - usually begins only during activities and progresses to pain at rest and eventually disturbs sleep.

With longstanding arthritis in the hip, the area can be extremely limited, and simple activities such as tying shoes and trimming toenails become compromised with advanced arthritis. A pronounced limp, known as a Trendelenburg gait, can result when the shoulders move toward the side of the affected hip during weight bearing.

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Non-Surgical Treatment for Hip Arthritis

Early on, hip arthritis is usually treated with non-operative treatments, including:

• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Exercise
• Weight loss
• The use of walking aids
• Over-the-counter supplements that help build articular cartilage

Surgical Treatment for Hip Arthritis

People who have failed to improve with these non-operative measures may be candidates for surgical reconstruction. Most often, this is total hip replacement surgery. If you experience severe pain during activities or at night, lose the ability to work or can't perform routine activities due to hip pain, surgical treatment may be your best option.

Learn More About Hip Replacement

Each year, Memorial Hermann Joint Center physicians perform more than 3,000 hip and knee joint replacement procedures, more than are performed at any other hospital system in the Greater Houston area. 

If you're experiencing symptoms of hip pain and are seeking relief, Memorial Hermann Joint Centers can help. Our orthopedists see patients with everything from minor knee pain that requires rest and self-care, to those with chronic, serious knee pain, requiring a targeting non-surgical or surgical treatment plan.