Hip OA and Hip Dysplasia

poppym92

Hi all,

I am recently diagnosed with OA in my right hip, which as been caused by undetected hip dysplasia, from birth.
My consultant called it moderate-severe OA, from my x-ray and MRI results.

In April'25, I received a steroid injection which has seemed to work, however when I walk more than I used to (30 minutes instead of 20 minutes), I tend to get the same sharp pain.
I still feel a dull, sore ache in groin area/lower back, as well as almost behind my hip.

I was just wondering if anyone else was in the same boat and what their next treatment steps were?

I am 33 by the way.

Poppyjane

Welcome @poppym92 to the community

A diagnosis of OA in your hip in addition to pain in your groin and lower back takes quite a lot of getting used to at the age of 33. Your future will be one that accommodates the disease around the life and activities that you planned. So getting a medical team and a treatment plan that works for you is a key goal.

We are here to help you on that journey with information and support and hope that some of our members "hippy" diaries and conversations will help you gather what you need to be proactive to manage that goal.

I attach a link to exercises for the hips and wonder if you have might consider consulting a physiotherapist about which exercises might be most suitable for you. Your GP's surgery should be able to help you with this.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-hips/

Click on the small microscope symbol above to search for members posts about hips and various treatments.

Do join us again soon

Best wishes

Poppyjane