Hip Fractures

Hip Fractures

Home /Hip Hip Fractures Hip fractures are a common injury that occurs in older people. Symptoms may include pain around the hip that worsens when attempting to bear weight. Usually, people with a hip fracture cannot walk. Hip fractures often occur as a result of a...
Can the back be involved with my hip/leg pain?

Can the back be involved with my hip/leg pain?

Home /Hip Can the back be involved with my hip/leg pain? Yes, the lumbar spine can absolutely cause pain into the hip and/or legs. This is more likely to be the case if you also have pain in your back and/or back-specific activities that cause hip and/or leg pain. If...
Total Hip Replacement

Total Hip Replacement

Home /Hip Total Hip Replacement Hips are the second most common joint that is replaced (knees are number one). Depending on where the surgeon does the surgery, you may have precautions. Since the posterior (rear) approach involves cutting through muscles, you are not...
Hip Arthritis

Hip Arthritis

Home /Hip Hip Arthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of hip pain in older adults (older than 50 years of age). Studies have shown up to 27% of adults have hip arthritis. Pain from hip osteoarthritis may be in the front, side, groin or in the buttocks and...