Arthritis of the hip occurs when the cartilage wears out.  An arthritic hip joint gets stiff and inflamed.  Effective treatments are available.

For younger, more active people needing a hip replacement, total hip resurfacing may be a good alternative. The procedure is more bone conserving. It may be better suited for the younger more active high demand patient as it permits a full return to normal activity.

If your hip has been damaged by arthritis, common activities such as walking or getting in and out of a chair may be painful and difficult. By replacing your diseased hip joint with an artificial joint, hip replacement surgery can relieve your pain, increase motion, and help you get back to enjoying normal, everyday activities.

Hip fractures are a serious health problem common among elderly men and women who fall in their own homes. Modern treatment for a hip fracture aims to get you back on your feet again as soon as possible while your broken bone heals.

The large bones that make up the hip joint also serve as anchors for several muscles. When overuse or injury stretches or tears the muscle fibers, the resulting injury is called a strain.

A "bursa" is a small jelly-like sac usually containing a small amount of fluid. The hip bursa occasionally becomes irritated or inflamed. This is a common cause of hip pain.

Osteonecrosis of the hip is a disabling condition that can lead to your hip joint collapsing. This can make it painful to move your hip, and you may develop arthritis and a limp.