Can We Distinguish Pre-Arthritic Hip Pain From Early Hip Osteoarthritis?

by American Hip Institute Research Foundation | 21 days ago

Learn how clinicians evaluate patients with structural hip problems, including hip dysplasia and femoroacetabular impingement, to determine whether hip preservation remains appropriate. This discussion covers history, physical examination, X-rays and MRI, cartilage health, diagnostic injections and the role of diagnostic arthroscopy when deciding between hip preservation surgery and arthroplasty.