The causes of hip and groin pain in sport, and how we might be able to treat it.

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is where the hip ball (femoral head) doesn't quite fit the joint socket (acetabulum). This can cause pain when moving, and groin pain in particular. The condition affects young to middle-aged adults and can be caused by repeated hip movements. It's a common condition in athletes and dancers.

Hip dysplasia is a condition where the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) of the hip joint don't form properly.

A labral tear in the hip is an injury that affects the tissue that holds the ball and socket parts of the hip joint together. 

A fractured or broken bone is normally the result of a high force  impact, or another bone weakening condition, such as osteoporosis or bone cancer.

Hip arthritis is a common condition that can affect people of any age. Find out more below about symptoms, diagnosis and the treatment options available to you across our network. 

Knee pain is often associated with swelling or tenderness around the knee joint and knee cap which can occur during everyday activity or as a result of a sports injury. Our specialists can help treat all manner of conditions, from soft tissue injuries to arthritis.

Cartilage damage is a relatively common condition often involves the knees, but joints such as the hips, ankles and elbows can also be affected.

From badly sprained ankles to meniscal and cruciate ligament tears. For those injuries that are frustrating slow in recovery we have the experts to help.

Sport can take its toll on your joints and cause inflammation and muscle pain.  Receive an accurage diagnosis and rapid pain relief.

A degenerative condition where bones thin over time and are more easily broken

The most common cause of shoulder pain.  The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles and their tendons which connect the shoulder blade to the upper arm.  A tear will often restrict mobility.

Our consultants offer advanced treatment of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the shoulder and elbow

This is a painful condition, occurring when the capsule within the shoulder joint thickens and stiffens.  The cause is often unknown, but it can be more common in people with diabetes.

This is most commonly the result of overuse and repeated stress on the tendons in the elbow, from sport or physical work. Surgery is often a last resort when conservative measures have not been successful.

Pain and stiffness in the neck. Our spinal, neurological and orthopaedic surgeons may be able to help if you have a stiff or painful neck.

While it's possible to live with a slipped disc and not realise it, many people experience painful and uncomfortable symptoms. We can quickly diagnose a slipped disc and effectively treat the pain and symptoms that are holding you back. 

A chronic condition of the spine that a rheumatologist or spinal consultant can help with the diagnosis and treatment of.

A debilitating condition where inflammation to the brain lining (arachnoid) causes nerve pain and neurological problems.

Spinal infections can occur after surgery or spontaneously in individuals at risk of infection

Our hand and wrist specialists can help treat all manner of wrist conditions, including wrist and hand fractures and soft tissue injuries.

This is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, causing pain and inflammation in the joints in the hand and wrist.

Tendonitis is the inflammation of the connective tissues between your muscles and bones. If your symptoms aren't improving, our orthopaedic specialists offer effective diagnosis and treatment.

Also known as stenosing tenosynovitis or stenosing tenovaginosis. If you're having trouble bending your finger or thumb because of a swollen tendon, we can help.

A condition where pressure on a nerve in the wrist impacts control of movement in both the wrist and hand, often accompanied by a tingling sensation, numbness and pain.

A benign mass, cyst or swelling overlying a joint or tendon that commonly appears on your wrist or finger joints.

With the heel absorbing a huge amount of shock, pain can occur in the largest ligament known as the plantar fascia.

Our consultants perform corrective surgery for many patients to relieve them of the discomfort when walking.

This occurs when there is a tear or separation of the tendon fibres. It is relatively common and can be serious, often requiring surgical repair.

This is where the shock absorbing cartilage of the joint is worn, causing pain and a lack of mobility. Surgery may be required once all non-surgical routes have been exhausted.

Ligament injuries to the ankle including soft tissue damage.

Loss of movement, stability and grip. Our leading peripheral nerve surgeon can treat historic nerve injuries, restoring function and relieving pain.

Nerve pain (Neuralgia or neuropathic pain) due to compression or constriction can be due to previous traumas or even surgeries.

HCA UK has the expertise to diagnose a range of sports related sprains, splints and strains.

An operation to replace a worn or damaged hip joint with an artificial one. Hip replacement surgery can bring you great relief from chronic hip pain and improve your mobility and quality of life.

Knee replacement surgery is an operation to replace part or the whole of the knee joint, otherwise known as knee arthroplasty. This treatment can help to relieve chronic pain in your knee joint and improve your range of movement.

Surgery to relieve the pain caused by ankle arthritis when your symptoms haven’t responded to other treatments.

The shoulder has a large range of movement, but if the joint is damaged, it can become painful and stiff. Replacement surgery is an option when non-surgical treatment has not seen symptoms improve.

Replacing the damaged surfaces of the elbow with a metal and plastic joint to increase mobility and reduce pain. Also known as an arthroplasty for the elbow.

This minimally invasive procedure offers an alternative to open techniques and can evaluate hip conditions such as labral tears, arthritis and chondral injuries.

A knee arthroscopy, also referred to as knee keyhole surgery, is a minimally invasive procedure used to evaluate and treat conditions like cartilage damage and arthritis.  

A minimally invasive operation to repair the shoulder. This type of keyhole surgery can help restore the stability of your shoulder after an injury or accident.

A diagnostic test allowing our consultant to investigate the inside of your ankle joint using a small surgical camera (arthroscope). It’s used to diagnose joint conditions from ligament damage to arthritis.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a major ligament in the knee. This procedure is to repair the ACL if it becomes damaged or torn, and restore stability in your knee.

Meniscus surgery can improve your mobility and reduce knee pain after a meniscus tear. 

A spinal fusion procedure that fuses the front and back section of the spine through a posterior approach. If you have nerve or disc problems in your spine, our consultants can treat you with minimally invasive fusion surgery.

Carpal tunnel surgery is an operation that relieves pain, numbness and tingling in the hand and wrist caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Also known as carpal tunnel release surgery, this procedure alleviates the symptoms and can improve dexterity.

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