Other hip conditions

Other hip conditions — referral criteria for Joint pain services.

Full SRC reference

Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed other hip conditions with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Acutely septic prosthetic joint

Joint dislocation

Suspected acute bone infection

Suspected fracture, or fracture requiring manipulation or operation

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Existing total hip replacement with new pain, loosening or other concern

Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Avascular necrosis of the hip

Hip with ongoing moderate or severe pain and/or functional impairment, despite at least 3 months of treatment that included: targeted education, physiotherapy and weight loss (where appropriate) and where a diagnosis of osteoarthritis or joint infection has…

Suspected malignancy of the hip or thigh