Persistent hip pain or stiffness
Symptoms that affect walking, stairs, sleep, or daily activities are reasons to request an assessment.
Hip osteoarthritis consultation
Hip osteoarthritis needs an assessment of pain, movement, function, and alternatives.
Wear seen on an image is only one part of the situation. The consultation reviews how the hip affects your daily life and which options are reasonable to consider.
Hip assessmentGuadalajara and ZapopanConsultations from $1,000 MXN
Understanding the concern
Hip osteoarthritis can affect people differently.
Pain, stiffness, walking limits, sleep disturbance, and loss of movement do not always progress in the same way. The diagnosis and next step need individual review.
Changes in mobility
Difficulty putting on shoes, getting in or out of a car, or returning to usual activities can be discussed in consultation.
When to consult
When a hip osteoarthritis assessment may be useful
These examples do not determine a diagnosis. They may help you decide whether to seek an orthopedic assessment.
Persistent hip pain or stiffness
Symptoms that affect walking, stairs, sleep, or daily activities are reasons to request an assessment.
Changes in mobility
Difficulty putting on shoes, getting in or out of a car, or returning to usual activities can be discussed in consultation.
Questions about a treatment already suggested
Bring available images and reports so the diagnosis and alternatives can be reviewed in context.
What is reviewed
What is reviewed in a hip osteoarthritis consultation?
The assessment is used to distinguish possible causes and determine which alternatives should be considered next.
- 01
Symptoms and history
How the problem began, how it has changed, and the activities it is limiting are reviewed in consultation.
- 02
Clinical examination
Movement, strength, stability, sensation, and the areas related to the symptoms may be assessed as appropriate.
- 03
Available studies and next steps
X-rays, MRI scans, ultrasound studies, and reports can be reviewed when available; further information may be considered when it is useful.
Your orthopedic specialist
Dr. Carlos Alberto García Águila
Traumatology and Orthopedics
Care for knee, hip, shoulder, hand, wrist, foot and ankle concerns, sports injuries, fractures, and assessment of surgical and non-surgical alternatives.
- Medical Doctor and Midwife, University of Guadalajara (CUCS).
- Medical specialty training at the Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara.
- Advanced specialty training in Joint Preservation and Joint Replacement Surgery, University of Guadalajara.
- Master’s degree in Advanced Knee Pathology and Surgery, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Clínica CEMTRO, Madrid.
- Graduate studies in Education, Teaching and Research, Universidad Santander.
Professional license
9397150
Specialty license
15138725
CMOT certification
14/8067/25
Before booking
Frequently asked questions.
01What can cause hip osteoarthritis?
Symptoms in the same area can have different causes. The history, clinical examination, and available studies help clarify the diagnosis.
02Does it always require surgery?
No. The appropriate option depends on the diagnosis, symptoms, function, and individual circumstances.
03What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring any available images, reports, and information about previous treatments related to your concern.
Immediate care: After a fall or recent injury with severe pain or an inability to stand or bear weight, seek immediate medical care.
Scheduled consultation: A scheduled consultation is appropriate once an emergency or acute injury has received immediate care when needed.