Treatments for hip arthritis have become less invasive, with more nonsurgical options and minimally invasive procedures available. At MU Health Care, you’ll find the latest therapies and a hip-focused orthopaedics team with extensive expertise in treating arthritis.

One of the most common causes of hip pain is arthritis. Arthritis is characterized by the destruction of the cartilage that lines the ball and socket of your joint. 

Having arthritis doesn’t always mean you need to replace your hip. As an academic health system, we offer the latest hip preservation treatments that aren’t available at other centers in mid-Missouri. When hip replacement is necessary, we may be able to use less invasive procedures to minimize recovery time and promote faster healing.

Hip Arthritis Symptoms

Hip pain in front of your hip, in your groin or which spreads to the buttock, thigh or knee may indicate arthritis. Arthritis can cause aching, throbbing, burning or stabbing pain in any of these areas. 

Other symptoms of hip arthritis include: 

• Clicking or popping sensations in your hip
• Difficulty climbing stairs, walking or performing other activities
• Redness or swelling in your hip
• Stiffness in your hip that affects your range of motion
• Weakness in your hip 

When to Seek Care for Hip Arthritis 

Whether you have constant hip pain or pain that comes and goes, arthritis treatment may bring relief. Once we confirm the cause, we can suggest treatments to help reduce — and even potentially eliminate — your pain.