# Hip Pain

- Link: https://carolinaona.com/orthopedic-hip-surgery/hip-pain/
- Published: 2019-01-11T20:48:34-05:00
- Author: Dallas Clifton

# Hip Pain

## Treatment in Spartanburg, Duncan and Greenville, SC

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### Hip Pain Overview

The ball and socket hip joint is important because it stabilizes and moves the trunk
or core. An accident, injury or medical condition can cause hip pain that makes 
performing everyday movements and activities difficult. If your pain is severe, 
it may require urgent [orthopedic hip surgery](https://carolinaona.com/orthopedic-hip-surgery/).
An appointment with a Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) hip
specialist should be made if a serious accident or injury took place. Additionally,
a CONA specialist should be seen if even non-accident/noninjury-related pain in 
your hip does not go away on its own.

## **Symptoms & Causes:**

Hip pain may range from mild to severe. Associated symptoms may include:

 * Buttocks, groin or thigh pain
 * Decreased range of motion
 * Difficulty walking, bearing weight, standing or sitting
 * Stiffness
 * Swelling
 * Weakness

### **Common hip pain causes include:**

 * Falls
 * Motor vehicle accidents
 * Sports injuries
 * Osteoarthritis
 * Osteoporosis

## **Common Treatments:**

Nonsurgical treatments option treat the majority of cases of pain in the hip. After
a thorough evaluation, a CONA hip specialist may recommend:

 * Activity modification
 * Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
 * Physical therapy
 * Rest and ice

Surgery may be recommended to treat severe pain that does not respond to nonsurgical
treatment. Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical treatment option. Partial
or total hip replacement provides a new, functional hip joint that does not cause
pain.

## **Diagnosis:**

An accurate diagnosis is the first step toward pain relief. CONA hip specialists:

 * Obtain a medical history review, including previous and current medical conditions
   and injuries
 * Perform a complete hip examination, including hip flexibility and strength tests
 * Order and analyze medical imaging studies (multiple view x-rays and possibly 
   an MRI and/or CT scan.
 * The cause of pain is found and a customized treatment plan is prescribed.

_**Women who have painful hips and are over the age of 50 are encouraged to make
an appointment with a CONA hip specialist as soon as possible to find out if osteoporosis
is the cause.**_

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## South Carolina Orthopedic Hip Surgery Locations

### Spartanburg, South Carolina

1330 Boiling Springs Rd, Ste 1600
Spartanburg, SC 29303**[Directions to Spartanburg](https://www.google.com/maps?ll=34.989651,-81.944556&z=16&t=m&hl=en&gl=US&mapclient=embed&cid=2440482403906514492)**

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact us: (864) 501-0541

### Duncan, South Carolina

115 Deacon Tiller Ct.
Duncan, SC 29334**[Directions to Duncan](https://www.google.com/maps?ll=34.90768,-82.099136&z=16&t=m&hl=en&gl=US&mapclient=embed&cid=14639287591437661521)**

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact us: (864) 362-3461

### Greenville, South Carolina

220 Roper Mountain Road Ext
Greenville, SC 29615**[Directions To Greenville](https://www.google.com/maps?ll=34.848171,-82.314355&z=16&t=m&hl=en&gl=US&mapclient=embed&cid=2631107995411868678)**

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact us: (864) 582-6396