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Hip Osteoarthritis

Overview

Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a wear-and-tear condition where the smooth cartilage covering the ball-and-socket joint gradually thins, causing pain, stiffness and loss of movement. Early specialist care can slow progression; advanced cases may require hip replacement.

Causes & Risk Factors

  • Ageing cartilage (most common in over-50s)
  • Previous injury or childhood hip disorder
  • Genetics or family history of OA
  • Obesity—increased load on the joint
  • Repetitive strain (heavy manual work, running)

Key Symptoms

  • Groin or buttock pain that worsens with walking or standing
  • Morning stiffness (<30 min) that eases with movement
  • Clicking, grinding or loss of hip rotation
  • Difficulty putting on socks/shoes, getting out of cars
  • Night pain disrupting sleep

Diagnosis at The New Foscote Hospital

  • Consultant assessment and focused examination
  • Digital X-ray to confirm joint-space narrowing or osteophytes
  • MRI/CT if early OA or to plan surgery

Treatment Options

StageEarly / Moderate
Main OptionsLifestyle change, weight loss, physiotherapy, anti-inflammatories, guided steroid or hyaluronic-acid injections
GoalPain control & slowed progression

StageAdvanced
Main OptionsTotal Hip Replacement (cemented, uncemented or hybrid) via minimally invasive approach
GoalLong-term pain relief & restored mobility

Enhanced-recovery pathways mean most patients walk the same day and go home in 1–3 days after surgery.

Why Choose The New Foscote Hospital?

  • Fellowship-trained hip surgeons with rapid access to imaging
  • Modern laminar-flow theatres and evidence-based implants
  • On-site physiotherapy & hydrotherapy for seamless rehab
  • Personalised care plans and lifetime follow-up

Take the next step

Persistent hip pain? Call 01295 252 281 or use our online enquiry form to arrange a consultation.

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Orthopaedic Consultants

Our distinguished team of orthopaedic consultants is here to provide expert support and personalised care.

Mr Joel Humphrey Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

Joel Humphrey

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Alex Shearman, orthopaedic consultant

Mr Alex Shearman

Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon

Mr Deepu Bhaskar, consultant orthopaedic surgeon

Mr Deepu Bhaskar

Consultant Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon

Robert Mculllock Consultant Orthopaedic

Mr Robert Mcculloch

Consultant Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon

Cyril Marek

Cyril Marek

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon / Hip & Knee Surgery

Mr Angel Ruiz

Mr Angel Ruiz

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon / Hip & Knee Surgery

Abtin Alvand

Mr Abtin Alvand

Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon

James Owen

Mr James Owen

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon / Hip & Knee Surgery

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