It is commonly misconceived that arthritic problems in the hip only affect the elderly. This is untrue as certain childhood hip problems such as Dysplasia, Perthes and SUFE can cause the hip to be an abnormal shape and this leads to abnormal wear. This can cause arthritis in the young adult.

Hip impingement is another problem which frequently starts o cause groin pain in younger age. This asphericity of the femoral head again leads to damage inside the socket and eventual arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis can affect young adults and even children. Primary treatment is with modern drugs (disease modifying agents), but surgery is frequently necessary in the form of joint replacement.

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• Impingement »
• Tendonitis »
• Pubic Symphysitis »
• Hip Replacement »