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Hip Problems

As you age, hip arthritis and fractures turn into serious health threats. About 250,000 Americans suffer hip fractures, and another 330,000 require hip replacements each year. Fortunately, advances in treatment can help you get back to the activities you love.

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Types of Diseases

  • Arthritis
  • Hip Fractures
  • Hip Pain

Hip Problem Facts and Stats

Hip arthritis and fractures are leading causes of disability among aging Americans. Here’s what you need to know.

  • Your hip is the second largest weight-bearing joint in your body, second only to your knee.
  • About one in four people develop painful hip arthritis by age 85. Without treatment, one in six people with arthritis find it difficult to walk a quarter mile and about one in nine have trouble climbing stairs.
  • More than 330,000 people receive hip replacements each year. The rate has doubled since 1992 as surgical advances lead to faster and fuller recovery.
  • Hospitals admit about 250,000 people each year over age 65 for hip fractures. Falls, usually sideways, cause more than 95 percent of these fractures.
  • Women are far more likely to fracture their hips than men, partly because women show higher risk for osteoporosis, which weakens bones. Women account for three-fourths of all hip fractures.

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A Whole New Hip

Ready to leave pain behind? Get back to an active life with a partial or total hip replacement.

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Hip Care

Is serious hip pain affecting your life? Get help from our experts.

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Choosing an Orthopedic Surgeon

Considering hip replacement? Be sure you take these questions to your consultation.

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Arfan Din

Arfan Din, D.O.

Sutter Medical Group

I'd like to know if I have a hip problem or if it's something else. When I sit down and then get up and start to walk, my thigh hurts so much that it's hard for me to continue walking. The pain does go away eventually.

Hip pain is a very common problem. Fortunately for most people, this is just a minor sprain of the hip flexors (muscles) that resolves with some stretching and time. Persistent hip pain, however, is a problem t... continue reading  about  I'd like to know if I have a hip problem or if it's something else. When I sit down and then get up and start to walk, my thigh hurts so much that it's hard for me to continue walking. The pain does go away eventually.

Joshua C. Richards

Joshua C. Richards, M.D.

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

I notice that my hip joint pops a lot more than it used to. Should I be concerned?

A feeling of painless joint "popping" is not terribly worrisome and can be normal for the individual. In major joints like the hip, knee or shoulder, an increase in popping can be a sign of weakness in the surr... continue reading  about  I notice that my hip joint pops a lot more than it used to. Should I be concerned?

William Whang

William Whang, M.D.

Memorial Medical Center Modesto

I had full hip replacement surgery last year (left side) and it worked well. However, my right hip is now hurting. How can I lose weight effectively without irritating the bad hip?

Losing weight is challenging enough and is more difficult in the presence of degenerative arthritis. The mainstays of weight loss are diet and exercise, so I'd like to focus on exercise in the presence of an ar... continue reading  about  I had full hip replacement surgery last year (left side) and it worked well. However, my right hip is now hurting. How can I lose weight effectively without irritating the bad hip?

Musculoskeletal Disorders Research

Sutter Health Musculoskeletal Disorders Research
Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or pain in the body's joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons and other structures that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Specific disorders include such things as carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis and tendinitis. It can also include cuts and fractures due to accidents. Research in this area seeks to improve the treatment of disorders and the prevention of accidents, especially in the work environment.

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Fall Prevention for Seniors

How to Avoid Falls

Avoiding fractures is vital to good health. Learn how to take precautions with these simple tips.

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Experts Who Partner With You

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Hip Care

The Sutter Health network includes more than 400 experts in orthopedic and hip surgery. Learn about today’s treatment options for hip pain and fractures.

Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site
Richard L. Florio, M.D.

Richard L. Florio, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Lin Ho, M.D.

Lin Ho, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Walter Pyka, M.D.

Walter Pyka, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Robert Cameto, M.D.

Robert Cameto, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

David R. Gotham, D.O.

David R. Gotham, D.O.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Lenita Williamson, M.D.

Lenita Williamson, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Scott G. Smith, M.D.

Scott G. Smith, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

James L. Cookson, M.D.

James L. Cookson, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Richard Gayle, M.D.

Richard Gayle, M.D.

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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