Yeo PY, Kasivishvanaath A, Pérez-Carro L, T J. Top ten causes of non-arthritic hip pain: A comprehensive review. World J Orthop 2025; 16(6): 107397 [DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i6.107397]
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Jegathesan T, FRCS (Ed), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jln Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433, Singapore. drjegs@gmail.com
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Orthopedics
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World J Orthop. Jun 18, 2025; 16(6): 107397 Published online Jun 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i6.107397
Top ten causes of non-arthritic hip pain: A comprehensive review
Ping-Yen Yeo, Ayyadarshan Kasivishvanaath, Luis Pérez-Carro, Jegathesan T
Ping-Yen Yeo, Ayyadarshan Kasivishvanaath, Jegathesan T, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433, Singapore
Luis Pérez-Carro, Orthopedic Surgery Department Clinica Mompia, Hospital Mompía, Santander 39100, Cantabria, Spain
Author contributions: T J and Pérez-Carro L conceptualised this study; T J and Yeo PY drafted and revised the manuscript; Pérez-Carro L and Kasivishvanaath A were the main contributors to the figures and illustrations; and all authors were involved in literature review and approved the final version of the submitted manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Jegathesan T, FRCS (Ed), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jln Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433, Singapore. drjegs@gmail.com
Received: March 24, 2025 Revised: April 8, 2025 Accepted: May 24, 2025 Published online: June 18, 2025 Processing time: 88 Days and 5.1 Hours
Abstract
Hip pain in young patients is a common complaint that can pose diagnostic challenges. Clinical evaluation of hip pain requires strong foundational knowledge of relevant anatomy, careful history-taking, focused physical examination, and appropriate imaging techniques. Rapid advancements in hip arthroscopy techniques over the past decade has made it an essential tool in assessing and managing hip pain. This article aims to provide an evidence-based update on ten common causes of non-arthritic hip pain. These causes are categorized into three groups based on predominant symptom location to facilitate the readers’ understanding and enhance evaluation of hip pain in the clinical setting. Each condition is discussed with an overview of relevant anatomy, clinical features and evaluation methods, as well as management strategies, emphasizing arthroscopic techniques where applicable.
Core Tip: The causes of non-arthritic hip pain can be broadly categorised based on predominant symptom location - anterior, lateral or posterior. A thorough understanding of relevant anatomy, focused clinical evaluation and pertinent imaging modalities lead to accurate diagnosis. Recent advancements in hip arthroscopy have also made it an essential tool in the assessment and management of hip pain. This article highlights ten common cause of non-arthritic hip pain with an overview of relevant anatomy, clinical features and evaluation methods, as well as management strategies, emphasizing arthroscopic techniques where applicable.
