Could my husband's hip pain be caused by arthritis?

Your husband should really see a doctor about this lah, especially since the pain is affecting his daily activities like getting up from sitting. With his construction work involving so much physical strain, it could be arthritis but also could be something else like muscle strain or hip flexor tightness, so best to get it checked properly rather than guess. A doctor can do imaging scans and tests to see what's actually going on and suggest the right treatment, whether that's physio, medication, lifestyle changes or other options before thinking about surgery.

My husband went through something similar. He's on his feet a lot at work and often carries heavy things, so we initially thought his hip pain was just from overworking. But the stiffness and groin pain kept coming back, especially after a long day. We eventually saw Dr Alan Cheung and found out he had hip arthritis. Thankfully, physiotherapy and medication helped manage his pain, and he didn't need surgery. Not all hip problems need surgery, so I'd suggest getting your husband checked first to find out what's causing the pain and what treatment might help.