Hip pain can severely limit mobility and quality of life. Understand hip arthritis, labral tears, FAI, and what to expect from hip replacement surgery.
Avascular necrosis of the hip is the death of bone tissue in the femoral head caused by disrupted blood supply. Without treatment it progresses to collapse of the joint surface and disabling arthritis, often in adults aged 30–50.
FAI occurs when abnormal bony shapes of the hip joint cause painful impingement between the femoral head and acetabular rim during movement. It is the most common cause of hip pain in young, active adults.
The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage lining the socket of the hip joint. Labral tears cause deep groin pain, clicking, and a sense of catching — commonly seen in young athletes and dancers.
Hip osteoarthritis is the progressive loss of cartilage in the hip joint, causing pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. It's among the most common causes of disability in adults over 50 and frequently leads to hip replacement surgery.
Core decompression is a joint-preserving surgery for early-stage avascular necrosis of the hip. By drilling into the dead bone to relieve pressure and stimulate healing, it aims to prevent femoral head collapse and delay or avoid hip replacement.
Hip resurfacing is a bone-conserving alternative to total hip replacement that caps the femoral head with metal rather than removing it. Learn who is a candidate, what the procedure involves, and how it compares to total hip replacement.
Total hip replacement is one of the most successful surgical procedures in medicine. Learn what the surgery involves, the different approaches, implant types, risks, and how to prepare for surgery day.