HIP ARTHROSCOPY CENTER at Emory-Adventist HospitalOver time our hips can simply "wear out." When a hip deteriorates it can lead to pain and reduced activity. Quality of life can begin to suffer. It used to be the case that patients would have to live with the pain. Now we have treatment options that can help us preserve the hip joint and keep us functional.
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WHO IS AT RISK?
- Patients who are overweight.
- Patients with a genetic history of arthritis.
- Patients with previous hip injury or disease.
- Patients over 50 years of age.
- Patients with very shallow or deep hip sockets.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
Hip pain symptoms tend to progress as the condition worsens. The most common symptoms are:
- Pain when stretching to bring the knee to the chest.
- Pain when twisting the hip suddenly.
- Pain in the groin area.
- Pain around the back, front, or side of the hip.
- Pain during intimacy.
- Pain with sitting.
- Painful "popping" deep inside the hip.
- Pain when putting on shoes or socks.
- Limited range of motion or stiffness.