Can hip osteoarthritis cause pelvic pain?
On One Hand: Hip Osteoarthritis Can Cause Pelvic PainPain, according to Medscape, is the most important symptom of osteoarthritis. In an issue of “Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America” (volume 18), a clinical review lists hip osteoarthritis among the bony causes of pelvic pain.On the Other: Pelvic Pain Can Have Multiple SourcesAccording to Medscape, pelvic pain is a complex problem, often resulting from a combination of associated disorders. In addition to such musculoskeletal problems as hip osteoarthritis, possible causes include: reproductive, urologic, neuro-psychatric and digestive disorders.Bottom LineHip osteoarthritis can indeed cause pelvic pain. However, the precise cause of pelvic pain requires a thorough examination, because multiple contributing factors can exist in a single patient.Source:Medscape: Chronic Pelvic PainRecognizing and Treating Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction; Heidi Prather, D.O.,Theresa Monaco Spitznagle, D.P.T. and Sheila
