Introduction

Most cases ofhip pain in adults that are treated with surgery are caused by osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis in the UK.

Thispage aims to give youa better idea of whether Osteoarthritis or something more unusual is causing your hip pain, and what you can do about it.

However, don't try to diagnose the cause of your hip pain yourself this should always be a matter for your doctor.

Read about hip pain in children .

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 1 Jul 2016