Direct Answer
What causes hip pain when walking?
Hip pain while walking can come from arthritis, injury, stiffness, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, or problems with a prior hip replacement.
What To Know
Review the key points below, then use the related pages to explore care options.
Common causes
Hip concerns include arthritis, chronic pain, traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, stiffness, loss of motion, and problems after a prior replacement.
Why evaluation matters
History, exam, X-rays, and other imaging can help separate hip joint problems from back, muscle, tendon, or other causes of pain.
Your surgeon or care team can confirm what applies to your situation.
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