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What are various types of arthritis in your hip?

Arthritis & Your Hip

How does arthritis affect your hip?

 

Arthritis of the hip is a disease that wears away the cartilage between the ball and socket of the hip joint. This causes those two bones to rub against each other and make the joint become uneven and worn. The result for you is hip pain, stiffness and instability. In some cases, your leg motion may even be greatly restricted.

 

In this section

  • Sports-related Hip Injuries - Learn more about sports-related injuries of the hip joint including labral tears and stress fractures.

  • Osteoarthritis of the Hip - Explore osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis and a progressive, degenerative disease that most often occurs in middle-aged and older adults.

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hip - Explore rheumatoid arthritis, causes, symptoms and information on non-surgical and surgical treatment options.

  • Post-traumatic Arthritis of the Hip - Learn more about post-traumatic arthritis caused from hip injury including pain symptoms, hip swelling and joint stiffness.

  • Avascular Necrosis - Learn more about avascular necrosis and arthritis of the hip joint. Explore causes of hip pain and joint pain. Find non-surgical and surgical treatments.