Most common indication for total hip replacement (THR) is painful osteoarthritis (85%). Classically patients complain of groin pain, difficulty climbing stairs and problems putting on shoes and socks (a key symptom in differentiating between hip and knee pain). Refer orthopaedics surgeon if symptoms are not controlled conservatively

Hip fracture: Hip fracture (NHS Choices)

Hip pain - adults: Hip pain in adults (NHS Choices)

Hip pain / limp - children: Painful Hips in Children (Patient.info), Limp in children (NHS Choices), Acute childhood limp (CKS)

Developmental dysplasia of the hip: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (NHS Choices), Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (patient.info)​, Steps (Steps Charity UK)

Irritable hip: Irritable hip (NHS Choices)

Perthes' disease: Perthes' disease (patient.info)​, Perthes' disease (BMJ, 2014)