iarjsIARJSIARJS2789-6102https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjs.2022.v02i02.018A Cross Sectional Study to Evaluate the Awareness Regarding Hip Pain among Ortho OPD Patients in District Bilaspur of Himachal PradeshJaspalChaudharyAjayThakurBackground: Hip arthritis is a degenerative disorder that worsens over time and makes the hip joint painful and inflexible. This study was conducted to determine how well-informed the Ortho OPD patients at the Regional Hospital in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, were about the risk and preventative factors for hip pain. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted between July- Septembe 2022 among Ortho OPD patients at Regional Hospital in Bilaspur of Himachal Pradesh selected by convenience Sampling Technique. Information regarding their socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge, regarding prevention of hip pain were obtained using a self-administered, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using Epi info v7 software using appropriate statistical tests. Results: In the current study, 28.75% (115) of the patients were under the age of 40, whereas 71.25% (285) were over the age of 40. Male patients made up 56.75% (227) and female patients made up 43.25% (173). The majority risk factor for hip discomfort, according to 275 (68.75%) of the study's participants, is abnormal walking stride. Driving or travelling long distances without stopping 199 (49.75%), Prolonged Sitting 226 (56.5%), Lack of Physical Activity/Exercise 254 (63.5%) and Poor Posture While Sitting 194 (48.5%). The majority of respondents 276 (69%) said that maintaining a normal gait while walking is the main preventive factor for hip pain. This was followed by regular hip exercise (257, 64.25%), frequent position changes and stretching breaks while working (243, 60.75%), frequent breaks while working in a chair (233, 58.25%), frequent breaks while travelling long distances (230, 57.5%) and maintaining good posture while seated (199.5%). In the study, 53 (13.25%) of the participants had no knowledge of any risk factors and 49 (12.25%) had no knowledge of any preventative variables for hip discomfort. Conclusion: Present study concluded that Understanding the causes, risk factors and treatments for hip pain in detail aids in avoiding complications.