It explains how frozen hip is diagnosed and treated.
Your pain is increased and motion decreased, though it may seem more comfortable as you limit motion.
How Often Does Frozen Hip Occur?
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Some studies find frozen hip is more common in people assigned female and generally affects those in middle age.
Underlying Conditions That Cause Frozen Hip
The cause of frozen hip is unknown.
With frozen hip, the X-ray will be normal.
But these scans are often clean as well.
Frozen hip may be confused with other conditions that cause hip stiffness.
In addition to taking a detailed clinical history, proper imaging and performing a thorough physical examination are key.
Treatment
There is no gold standard treatment for frozen hip.
If you are diagnosed with frozen hip, resolution of your symptoms is possible.
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