The Early Signs of Hip Osteoarthritis That People Overlook
The first signs of hip osteoarthritis are rarely severe pain. Stiffness in the groin and trouble putting on socks usually appear months or years earlier.
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Written for patients: what happens inside the joint, what works without surgery, and when the time for an operation arrives. Surgery is the last resort, not the first choice.
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The first signs of hip osteoarthritis are rarely severe pain. Stiffness in the groin and trouble putting on socks usually appear months or years earlier.
At the consultation we look at your X-ray together and I tell you what stage the joint is at and what the next step is. Seeing a surgeon does not mean surgery.