Hip disorders are disorders that affect the hip joint. The hip joint is a ball and socket that allows the thigh to move in different directions. It also allows the hips to support the weight of the body.

The hip joint resides inside a capsule containing lubricating fluid, which helps the hip move smoothly. Inside the hip joint is cartilage, the tough but flexible substance that lines the ends of joints. Ligaments keep the ball of the joint from slipping out of the socket.

Hip disorders can affect any of these parts, including ligaments and cartilage.

Hip disorders are often due to developmental conditions, injuries, chronic conditions, or infections.

• Osteoarthritis: 
• Developmental dysplasia: 
• Perthes disease:This disease affects children between the ages of 3 and 11 and results from reduced blood supply to bone cells. This causes some of the bone cells in the femur to die and the bone to lose strength.
• Irritable hip syndrome: Irritable hip syndrome can be common in children after an upper respiratory infection. It causes hip pain that results in limping. In most cases, it resolves by itself.
• Soft tissue pain and referred pain: Pain in the hip may be due to an injury or defect affecting the soft tissues outside of the hip. This is known as referred pain.
• Slipped capital femoral epiphysis: A slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a separation of the ball of the hip joint from the thigh bone (femur) at the upper growing end (growth plate) of the bone. This is only seen in growing children. Surgically stabilizing the joint with pins is a common, effective treatment.

The hip is a complicated joint made of bone, cartilage, ligaments, muscle, and a lubricating fluid. The symptoms of a hip disorder will differ depending on the cause of the disorder and the part of the hip joint that’s causing problems. Common symptoms of a hip disorder include:

• pain in the hip
• limping
• reduced movement in the hip joint
• referred pain (may be felt in the leg)
• muscle stiffness
• pain in the leg when you apply weight on that leg

People with arthritis may experience chronic pain and pain when walking. If you fall or have an accident involving your leg and you develop swelling or pain in your hip, seek medical attention immediately. These symptoms might mean you have a fracture. An untreated fracture can cause serious complications.

• Medications can treat inflammation caused by arthritis.
• Hip arthroplasty( used on people with severe arthritis or an injury)
• Total Hip replacement surgery( It’s resistant to corrosion and wear and tear)