Management of hip osteoarthritis

NSAIDs: nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.
* Some younger patients with milder symptoms may have disease secondary to alterations in hip joint morphology and may benefit from early intervention with activity modification, physical therapy, and referral to orthopedic surgery. Refer to UpToDate content on management of hip OA.
¶ Assess the need for a proton pump inhibitor if increased risk for gastrointestinal side effects.
Δ Intraarticular glucocorticoids are not routinely recommended because the pain relief is mild to moderate and is short-lived. Refer to UpToDate content on management of hip OA.
◊ Refer to UpToDate content on management of hip OA for adjunctive measures.