Hip
Hip Conditions Can Affect Everyone
Although most common in the elderly, almost anyone can be affected by a hip condition. These conditions can be caused by diseases (such as arthritis), injury, overuse, or underlying untreated conditions, and may lead to ongoing hip pain and complications if left unaddressed.
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.
Get guidance and learn about management options for the following hip conditions.
Hip Signs & Symptoms
Common signs you may have a hip condition:
- Pain in the Hip Joint
This may be localised only, or may refer or radiate through your groin, thigh, or knee.
- Warmth, redness, & swelling
This sometimes indicates a disease or infection, but often also stems from an injury.
- Popping or crunching sounds
This is often accompanied by stiffness and reduced motion, and may be painless or very painful.
- Stiffness and immobility
Your hip may have very little movement or may feel ‘locked’ in position, affecting your mobility.
- Deformity
Your hip may have an unusual shape or bump. Your foot may also turn outward or inward.
- Reduced Walking Ability
You may not be able to walk due to lack of motion or pain, which may impact your day-to-day life or independence.
Diagnosis of Hip Conditions
A variety of imaging procedures or tests may be performed to clarify the cause of your hip condition. If a fracture or bone condition is suspected, an X-ray or CT scan may be recommended to get the best possible view.
An MRI may be recommended to assess your hip’s soft tissue and structures, but may not be necessary for hip replacement patients.
Once a diagnosis has been made, Dr Ward can recommend a course of symptom management and treatment appropriate for your hip condition. Please bring any scan or test results you have received to your first appointment with Dr Jason Ward, along with your referral and any other requested information.
Hip Conditions
Hip condition treatments vary widely depending on the diagnosis and cause. Dr Jason Ward provides individualised orthopaedic management, including conservative and surgical options, suited to a range of hip conditions.
Consultations and treatments for other hip conditions are available – please contact Dr Jason Ward for more information or to book an appointment.
Dr Jason Ward’s extensive experience and training in treating hip complaints includes guidance and management options for the following conditions.
Early Onset Hip Arthritis Secondary to Developmental Issues
Gluteal Tears and Tendonitis
FOR Individualised CONDITIONS
Hip Treatments
If symptoms are ongoing, Dr Ward may recommend a surgical treatment option for your hip condition. This is generally considered only after conservative measures have proven unsuccessful and can vary greatly depending on your condition and the procedure recommended. If Dr Ward recommends a hip surgery, more information about procedure preparation and your expected recovery times will be provided.
Dr Jason Ward is an Adelaide hip surgeon, consulting and performing a variety of hip surgeries across Adelaide and rural South Australia, including muscle-sparing and minimally-invasive anterior hip replacement procedures. Please contact his clinics to learn more about his procedures, or click here to learn more about his qualifications and surgical experience.
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.