Hip Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Hip Joint Pain and SwellingWebMD looks at rheumatoid arthritis (RA) of the hip and its causes, symptoms, treatments, and other ways to manage hip pain and inflammation.Rheumatoid Arthritis - Hip JointRheumatoid arthritis can affect any joint. When weight-bearing joints are affected, decreased mobility can result.Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip - OrthoInfo - AAOSTotal hip replacement is often recommended for patients with rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis because it provides pain relief and improves motion.