Hip Conditions

Our professional team of consultants and surgeons are hip specialists. This page outlines some of the more common hip conditions.

The hip joint is one of the largest joints in the body and is important to allow mobility. The hip joint is one of the most common joints nowadays to be affected with wear and tear arthritis (osteoarthritis) causing pain and stiffness and as a result can affect significantly the quality of individuals lives. Over the past few years more has become known about younger patients with hip trouble where arthritis is not present and treatments such as keyhole surgery are increasingly being carried out in this age group.

Common Conditions

In the following section we detail the common conditions affecting this part of the body and the potential treatments available.


Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the Femoral Head

Technical Name: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the Femoral Head AKA Name: Osteonecrosis  Short Summary: Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the hip is a condition affecting the small blood vessels around the…

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Hip Arthritis

Technical Name: Hip Osteoarthritis AKA Name: Hip arthritis Short Summary: In the normal ball and socket hip joint cartilage lines the femoral head (ball at the top of the thigh bone) and the…

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Hip Impingement

Technical Name: Femoro-acetabular Impingement (FAI) AKA Name: Hip impingement Short Summary: In the normal ball and socket hip joint the smooth surfaces should move without causing pain or…

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Lateral Hip Pain

Technical Name: Trochanteric Bursitis AKA Name: Hip Bursitis Short Summary: Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric bursitis) is a common condition affecting the fluid filled sac (bursa) that lies over the…

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