A normal hip joint has a ball on the upper end of the femur and a socket in the pelvis that is padded with cartilage, a cushioned layer that surrounds the joint. In a healthy hip, the ball is round and fits into the socket and can move freely and comfortably, since it is padded with cartilage. However, the cartilage can be damaged as a result of arthritis of the hip. One of the most common types of arthritis in the hip is osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear” arthritis. As the cartilage wears with time, it results in bone-on-bone rubbing. This can be extremely painful and cause inflammation that can lead to more pain.
Condition: Arthritis of the Hip
Treatments and Procedures Related to Arthritis of the Hip
Providers Treating Arthritis of the Hip
Note that every treatment or procedure listed above may not be provided by each provider listed below. Review each provider for availability.
Locations Where Providers Treat Arthritis of the Hip
Orthopaedic Clinic — Shackleford
2 Shackleford W Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72211
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- (501) 526-1046
New Patients - (501) 614-2663
Returning Patients
Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic — Lowell
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
- Appointment Phone Number
- (479) 334-7030
New and Returning Patients
Areas of Expertise for Arthritis of the Hip
Hip and Knee Orthopaedics (Part of Orthopaedics)
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