More younger people in Singapore are seeking help for hip pain
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Before surgery, hip pain made it hard for Cherie Koh (left) to bend or climb ladders. Max Khoo had surgery in January to address nagging hip pain.
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- Doctors report a significant rise in hip pain among adults aged 20 to 50 in Singapore, due to increased high-impact sports and fitness activities.
- Common causes include labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).
- Treatment ranges from physiotherapy to surgery.
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SINGAPORE – Cherie Koh, 34, had to change jobs twice because of persistent hip pain.
In 2024, the mother of three worked at an infant care centre, but found it too hard to sit cross-legged.
