Hip Conditions
Hip Conditions Can Affect Everyone
Dr Jason Ward provides consultation and treatment for hip conditions in his clinics across Adelaide and South Australia. To book an appointment, please see your GP for a referral or contact the practice during office hours.
There are many ankle conditions that an orthopaedic surgeon may encounter.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of the most common ones
Common Hip Conditions in Adelaide
- Osteoarthritis
This is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in the hip joint wears down over time.
- Hip fractures
These are commonly seen in older adults due to falls or accidents. There are many types of hip fractures, including femoral neck fractures and intertrochanteric fractures.
- Labral tears
The labrum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the hip socket, and tears can occur due to trauma or wear and tear.
- Hip dysplasia
This is a condition in which the hip joint does not develop properly, causing the bones to be misaligned and leading to increased wear and tear on the joint.
- Avascular necrosis
This is a condition in which the blood supply to the bone is disrupted, causing the bone tissue to die.
- Hip dislocation
A traumatic injury to the hip can cause the bones to move out of alignment, causing a hip dislocation.
- Osteonecrosis
This is a condition in which the blood supply to the bone is disrupted, causing the bone tissue to die.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
This is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the lining of the joints, including the hip joint.
- Bursitis
This is an inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip joint.
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
This is a condition in which the bones of the hip joint rub against each other, causing pain and damage to the joint.
- Snapping hip syndrome
This is a condition in which the tendons or muscles around the hip joint snap or pop during movement.
- Piriformis syndrome
This is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located in the buttocks, compresses the sciatic nerve, causing pain and numbness in the hip and leg.
- Perthes disease
This is a condition that affects children and causes the femoral head (the ball-shaped end of the thigh bone) to become flattened, leading to pain and stiffness.
Dr Jason Ward, Adelaide Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
Treatments vary depending on the diagnosis and cause of your condition. Dr Jason Ward provides individualised conservative and surgical management options suited to a range of conditions affecting the hip.