What helps hip pain?
Hip pain is a really common problem and there are ways to help yourself with exercise and certain treatments.
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip
The hip is one of the joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Hip replacement surgery
Learn more about hip replacement surgery, what it involves, how it can reduce pain and help to improve your mobility.
Hip pain
Hip pain is very common and not usually a sign of arthritis or medical condition. Learn about the causes, exercises and treatments and how the hip joint works.
Hip scans
Watch our videos for healthcare professionals scanning the hip, including anterior longitudinal scan, anterior transverse scan and lateral longitudinal scan.
Back pain
Back pain is very common and usually doesn’t have a serious cause. Learn about treatments, exercises and other ways to manage back pain.
Examination of the hip
Read our guidance for healthcare professionals on examining the hip by following the 'look, feel, move and function' steps - including a video demonstration.
Anterior longitudinal scan of the hip
Watch a video of the anterior longitudinal hip scan. The transducer is moved to identify femoral head in acetabulum with overlying iliofemoral ligament.
Anterior transverse scan of the hip
Watch a healthcare professional video of the anterior transverse scan of the hip. Skin, subcutaneous fat, anterior thigh musculature and head of femur are seen.
Lateral longitudinal scan of the hip
Watch a video of the lateral longitudinal hip scan. Subcutaneous fat, tensor fascia lata, gluteus medius, minimus tendons and greater trochanter are visualised.
Metal-on-metal hip replacement Q and A
Read our professional advice based on common questions about metal-on-metal hip replacement surgery, including concerns with debris from erosion in the body.
Self-referral - Osteoarthritis of hip or knee
Self-referral - Osteoarthritis of hip or knee - Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Coronavirus and managing pain at home - your questions answered
Read expert answers to your questions about managing pain during Covid-19, including access to your rheumatology team, therapy sessions and medication.
Osteoporosis - Improving hip fracture care in England and Wales
Learn about our research into which processes within the hip fracture healthcare pathway result in improved patient outcomes and cost-effective service.
Elbow pain
Elbow pain is very common and usually doesn’t have a serious cause. Learn about the causes, symptoms, exercises and treatments.