Hip Arthritis

Arthritis describes a loss of cartilage from a joint resulting in pain, stiffness and a loss of  function.  Commonly it is described as “osteoarthritis” when attributed to wear and tear, but can be caused by inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, or following injury, infection or childhood hip problems. Patients typically describe an aching type of groin pain aggravated by activity and often worse in the evening.