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Condition: Hip Pain

Your hip is the joint where your femur (thigh bone) meets your pelvis (hip bone). There are two main parts: a ball at the end of the femur, which fits in a socket in the pelvis. Your hip is known as a ball-and-socket joint. This is because you have a ball at the end of your femur, and it fits into a socket in your pelvis. This makes your hips very stable and allows for a wide range of motion. When they are healthy, it takes great force to hurt them. However, playing sports, running, overuse, or falling can sometimes lead to hip injuries such as:

  • Strains
  • Bursitis
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures (broken bones)

Certain diseases also lead to hip injuries or problems. Osteoarthritis can cause pain and limited motion. Osteoporosis of the hip causes weak bones that break easily. Both of these are common in older people.

Another problem is hip dysplasia, where the ball at the end of the femur is loose in the hip socket. It can cause hip dislocation. Babies who have hip dysplasia are usually born with it, but sometimes they develop it later.

Treatment for hip disorders may include rest, medicines, physical therapy, or surgery, including hip replacement.

Courtesy of MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine.

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Pain

Pain is a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong. It is an unpleasant feeling, such as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. Pain may be sharp or dull. It may come and go, or it may be constant. You may feel pain in one area of your body, such as your back, abdomen, chest, pelvis, or you may feel pain all over.

Pain can be helpful in diagnosing a problem. If you never felt pain, you might seriously hurt yourself without knowing it, or you might not realize you have a medical problem that needs treatment.

There are two types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain usually comes on suddenly, because of a disease, injury, or inflammation. It can often be diagnosed and treated. It usually goes away, though sometimes it can turn into chronic pain. Chronic pain lasts for a long time, and can cause severe problems.

Pain is not always curable, but there are many ways to treat it. Treatment depends on the cause and type of pain. There are drug treatments, including pain relievers. There are also non-drug treatments, such as acupuncture, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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Resources Related to Hip Pain

Meet Dr. Jeffrey Stambough, Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon (Video)

Dr. Jeffrey Stambough is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon at UAMS Health, specializing in hip and knee joint-related conditions.

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Dr. Jeffrey Stambough on Helping Hip or Knee Replacement Patients Get Back to Doing What They Love to Do (Video)

Dr. Jeffrey Stambough shares how hip and knee replacements can improve pain and restore function, helping patients get back to doing what they love to do.

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Dr. Jeffrey Stambough on What to Expect With Our High-quality Hip and Knee Joint Care (Video)

Dr. Jeffrey Stambough shares how UAMS hip and knee orthopaedics patients can expect patient-centered care like they've never experienced.

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Meet Dr. Simon Mears, Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon (Video)

Dr. Simon Mears is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon at UAMS Health, specializing in hip and knee joint-related conditions.

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Treatments and Procedures Related to Hip Pain

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Hip Replacement Surgery

Providers Treating Hip Pain

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Hip Pain. Review each provider for availability.

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Larry Balle II, M.D.

Larry Balle II, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician (Family Medicine)

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C. Lowry Barnes, M.D.

C. Lowry Barnes, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Lauren A. Byers, CNP

Lauren A. Byers, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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Tyler L. CarlLee, M.D.

Tyler L. CarlLee, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Michael D. Cassat, M.D.

Michael D. Cassat, M.D. Family Medicine Physician

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Navin R. Kilambi, M.D.

Navin R. Kilambi, M.D. Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon

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Simon C. Mears, M.D.

Simon C. Mears, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Kathryn L. Nance, M.D.

Kathryn L. Nance, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician (Family Medicine)

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Lauren K. Poindexter, M.D.

Lauren K. Poindexter, M.D. Sports Medicine Physiatrist

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Jeffrey B. Stambough, M.D.

Jeffrey B. Stambough, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Benjamin M. Stronach, M.D.

Benjamin M. Stronach, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Ramon C. Ylanan, M.D.

Ramon C. Ylanan, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician (Family Medicine)

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Locations Where Providers Treat Hip Pain

Note that the treatment of Hip Pain may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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UAMS Orthopaedic Clinic on Shackleford

Orthopaedic Clinic on Shackleford

2 Shackleford West Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72211

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-526-1046
New Patients
501-614-2663
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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville

201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-966-4491
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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

507 W. Monroe Ave.
Lowell, AR 72745

Appointment Phone Number
479-334-7030
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UAMS Baptist Health Orthopaedic Clinic in Conway

625 United Drive
Suite 350
Conway, AR 72032

Appointment Phone Number
501-358-6792
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Areas of Expertise for Hip Pain

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Hip and Knee Orthopaedics (Part of Orthopaedics)

UAMS Health Orthopaedics is renowned for its expertise in performing joint replacements and minimally invasive surgeries that involve the hip and knee.

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Orthopaedics

UAMS Health is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in orthopaedics.

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Sports Medicine (Part of Orthopaedics)

From the beginner to the weekend warrior or senior athlete, all skill levels can benefit from our services to help you heal and get back to your activities.

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