Top ten causes of non-arthritic hip pain: A comprehensive review

Hip pain in young patients is a common complaint that can pose diagnostic challenges. Clinical evaluation of hip pain requires strong foundational knowledge of relevant anatomy, careful history-taking, focused physical examination, and appropriate imaging techniques. Rapid advancements in hip arthroscopy techniques over the past decade has made it an essential tool in assessing and managing hip pain. This article aims to provide an evidence-based update on ten common causes of non-arthritic hip pain. These causes are categorized into three groups based on predominant symptom location to facilitate the readers' understanding and enhance evaluation of hip pain in the clinical setting. Each condition is discussed with an overview of relevant anatomy, clinical features and evaluation methods, as well as management strategies, emphasizing arthroscopic techniques where applicable.