Hip pain – no matter your age or stage in life – can severely affect and limit your movement, preventing you from performing usual, everyday movements such as bending, sitting, and even standing. This can have a knock-on impact on how you live daily life, and sometimes interfere with your emotional wellbeing as well as your physical health.
Hip pain is extremely common, affecting people of all ages. It is generally more common in older people, because your cartilage (a tough, flexible tissue that cushions and protects your joints) can become worn out as you age. This causes your bones underneath to become increasingly damaged and painful, a condition also known as osteoarthritis.
You can also experience hip pain caused by arthritis if you are younger. This is more likely to be rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease that happens when your immune system attacks healthy cells in your joints by mistake. Children can have arthritis, too. This is called juvenile arthritis, or children’s arthritis, and is thought to be caused by an autoimmune problem.
The Princess Margaret Hospital is the largest private hospital in Windsor, offering an expansive range of orthopaedic treatment options to help you manage your hip pain.
Our hip surgeons at The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor take a holistic approach to your care, considering how hip pain impacts many aspects of your life, such as your relationships, ability to socialise, and even your performance at work. We build your treatment plan around you, ensuring you feel safe and supported at every stage of your healthcare journey with us.
Call or book online today to find out how one of our orthopaedic consultants in Windsor can help you get back on your feet.