Expert Sports Medicine

Hip Osteoarthritis: Restore Your Mobility

Comprehensive treatment for hip osteoarthritis. Dr. Daniel Feghhi provides personalized care to help you return to an active, pain-free lifestyle.

Schedule Your Consultation Learn More
Board Certified
Fellowship Trained
15+ Years Experience
Hip joint with osteoarthritis showing joint degeneration
Understanding Hip Osteoarthritis

What Is Hip Osteoarthritis?

Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes the protective cartilage in the hip joint to wear down over time, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

Cartilage Breakdown

Osteoarthritis causes the protective cartilage that cushions the hip joint to gradually wear away, leading to bone-on-bone contact and pain.

Bone Spurs

As the cartilage wears down, the body may respond by forming new bone growths called osteophytes (bone spurs), which can further limit movement.

Common Causes

Aging is the primary factor, but previous joint injuries, genetics, obesity, and repetitive stress can accelerate cartilage degeneration.

Risk Factors

Older adults, those with a family history, people who are overweight, and former athletes are at higher risk for developing hip osteoarthritis.

Primary vs. Secondary

Primary OA results from natural aging. Secondary OA occurs due to specific causes like trauma, congenital conditions, or metabolic disorders.

Disease Progression

OA is progressive and worsens over time. Early diagnosis and treatment can slow progression and maintain quality of life.

Who Is Affected by Hip Osteoarthritis?

Over 30 million Americans have osteoarthritis, with the hip being one of the most commonly affected joints. It's estimated that 1 in 4 people will develop hip osteoarthritis by age 85.

Recognition & Diagnosis

Symptoms & Diagnosis

Recognizing the signs of hip osteoarthritis is essential for timely treatment and optimal outcomes.

Common Symptoms

Hip Pain

Dull, aching pain in the groin, thigh, or buttocks. Pain is often worse with activity and improves with rest.

Morning Stiffness

Stiffness in the hip that is most noticeable after waking up or sitting for extended periods, usually lasting less than 30 minutes.

Limited Range of Motion

Difficulty with activities like putting on socks, getting in/out of cars, or climbing stairs.

Limping

Changes in gait due to pain and stiffness, often resulting in a noticeable limp when walking.

Grinding Sensation

A grating sensation or clicking sound (crepitus) when moving the hip joint.

Diagnostic Methods

Physical Examination

Dr. Feghhi will evaluate hip movement, assess pain levels, check for tenderness, and observe your gait for signs of osteoarthritis.

X-Rays

X-rays can reveal joint space narrowing, bone spurs, cysts, and other signs of cartilage loss and osteoarthritis.

MRI Scan

MRI provides detailed images of soft tissues, cartilage, and bone, helping assess the extent of damage before treatment decisions.

Lab Tests

Blood tests may be ordered to rule out other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or infection that can cause similar symptoms.

Treatment Options

Treatment for Hip Osteoarthritis

Dr. Feghhi offers comprehensive treatment options tailored to the severity of your hip osteoarthritis.

Conservative (Non-Surgical) Treatments

Activity Modification

Avoiding high-impact activities that aggravate pain and replacing with low-impact exercises like swimming or cycling.

Physical Therapy

Targeted exercises to strengthen hip muscles, improve flexibility, and maintain joint mobility.

Weight Management

Losing weight reduces stress on the hip joint, decreasing pain and slowing disease progression.

Pain Medications

Over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications to manage symptoms.

Advanced Treatments

Cortisone Injections

Anti-inflammatory steroid injections directly into the hip joint to provide rapid pain relief and reduce inflammation.

  • Quick pain relief
  • Reduces swelling
  • Minimally invasive

Hyaluronic Acid Injections

Viscosupplementation injections to lubricate the joint, improve cushioning, and reduce friction.

  • Joint lubrication
  • Improved mobility
  • Long-lasting relief

PRP Therapy

Platelet-rich plasma injections to promote natural healing and reduce inflammation in the joint.

  • Natural healing
  • Regenerative
  • Minimally invasive

Hip Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive procedure to remove bone spurs, repair labral tears, or smooth rough cartilage.

  • Small incisions
  • Faster recovery
  • Joint preservation

Hip Resurfacing

A bone-preserving alternative to total hip replacement, ideal for younger, active patients.

  • Bone preservation
  • High activity return
  • Natural feel

Total Hip Replacement

Surgical replacement of the damaged hip joint with a prosthetic implant for severe osteoarthritis.

  • Pain elimination
  • Restored mobility
  • Long-lasting results
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about hip osteoarthritis.

What is the best treatment for hip osteoarthritis?

Does hip osteoarthritis require surgery?

How long does hip replacement surgery last?

Can exercise help with hip osteoarthritis?

What is the recovery time after hip replacement?

Can hip osteoarthritis be prevented?

Restore Your Mobility

Don't let hip osteoarthritis keep you from doing what you love. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Daniel Feghhi and get personalized treatment to return to your active lifestyle.

Schedule Your Consultation View All Conditions
Our Locations

Visit Our New Jersey Offices

Dr. Feghhi sees patients at multiple convenient locations throughout New Jersey.

Dover

400 W Blackwell St
Dover, NJ 07801

(973) 328-1200

Schedule Here

East Brunswick

East Brunswick, NJ

(732) 333-8700

Schedule Here

Elizabeth

Elizabeth, NJ

(908) 400-5990

Schedule Here

Hackensack

Hackensack, NJ

(201) 968-0230

Schedule Here

Wayne

Wayne, NJ

(973) 987-3040

Schedule Here

Schedule Your Visit

Book your appointment with Dr. Feghhi today.

Request Appointment