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The same Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score your orthopedic surgeon would use. 12 questions, three subscales, one number that means something.
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Pain
19
/ 100
Function
25
/ 100
Quality of Life
19
/ 100
HOOS-12 Total
Your HOOS-12 score is consistent with end-stage hip disease. Patients with scores in this range often qualify for hip replacement (THA) and report dramatic improvement after surgery.
pain
How often is your hip painful?
Pain straightening your hip fully
Pain walking on a flat surface
Pain at night while in bed
function
Difficulty descending stairs
Difficulty rising from sitting
Difficulty putting on socks/stockings
Difficulty getting in/out of a car
Quality of Life
How often are you aware of your hip problem?
Have you modified your lifestyle to avoid hip-damaging activity?
How troubled are you by lack of confidence in your hip?
In general, how much difficulty do you have with your hip?
HOOS-12 © Klassbo, Larsson, Mannevik 2003. This widget is for education, not diagnosis. Subscale scoring follows the published HOOS user guide (0 = extreme problems, 100 = no problems).
Key risk factors and information about hip pain.
The most common cause of hip pain over age 50. Cartilage wears down gradually, causing stiffness, grinding, and pain with activity. X-rays can confirm the diagnosis.
Jump to →A tear in the ring of cartilage surrounding the hip socket. Common in athletes and younger adults. Often causes clicking, catching, or a deep ache in the groin area.
Jump to →Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip. Causes pain on the outside of the hip that worsens with prolonged walking, stair climbing, or lying on the affected side.
Jump to →If hip pain limits your daily activities, disrupts your sleep, or hasn't improved after six weeks of conservative treatment, it's time for an orthopedic evaluation.
Jump to →Physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroid injections, and activity modification can significantly reduce hip pain without surgery for many patients.
Open →Falls are the leading cause of hip fractures, especially in adults over 65. Osteoporosis significantly raises fracture risk. Sudden, severe hip pain after a fall with inability to bear weight requires immediate emergency evaluation.
Open →See a healthcare provider if you experience any of these warning signs.
Hip pain that wakes you from sleep
Inability to bear weight on the affected leg
Sudden swelling, warmth, or redness around the hip
Hip pain after a fall, especially if over age 65
Groin pain that doesn't improve with rest
Progressive limping or shortening of the affected leg
Fever accompanying hip or joint pain
Numbness or tingling radiating down the leg
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Products that help manage hip pain. HSA/FSA eligible items marked.
Compression support for hip pain during activity
Electrical nerve stimulation for pain relief at home
Memory foam cushion reduces pressure on hip joints
For PT exercises — hip strengthening and mobility
Heat therapy for stiffness and muscle tension
Take weight off the affected hip during flare-ups
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Evidence-based articles for patients who want to understand more.
Not all hip pain is equal. Most hip pain is musculoskeletal and can be managed with rest, physical therapy, and time. But certain presentations require urgent evaluation.
Seek emergency care immediately for: hip pain after a fall in a person over 65, especially with inability to bear weight (possible hip fracture); sudden severe pain with fever or chills (possible septic arthritis — a joint infection that destroys cartilage within hours and requires emergency surgery); hip pain with a known cancer history (possible metastatic disease); and any loss of bladder or bowel control accompanying back or hip pain (cauda equina syndrome — a surgical emergency).
See your doctor within 1–2 days for: a hip that clicks, locks, or gives way; progressive limping that has developed over weeks; hip pain waking you consistently at night; or pain that was mild and has become severe without explanation.
"Red flag" symptoms that warrant same-week evaluation include unexplained weight loss with hip pain, fever of any degree, or pain in a child or teenager — avascular necrosis and Legg-Calve-Perthes disease require early recognition in young patients.
Source: AAOS OrthoInfo; NHS Hip Pain Guidelines; BMJ Clinical Review 2023.
Real questions patients ask about hip pain. Answers reviewed by Josh Emdur, DO, board-certified internal medicine physician.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
Reviewed by Josh Emdur, DO
Board-certified internal medicine. Licensed in all 50 states. altru.care
Last reviewed: April 2025
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