Does artritus in the hip cause knee pain?

Not usually: But arthritis can attack hips and knees. Some nerve pain at spine and hip area can radiate to knee area.

Occasionally : True hip osteoarthritis causes pain in the hip, groin and buttock esp. W/ weight bearing. Occassionally in adults pain can be referred to the knee but this is unusual( unlike children where hip problems and knee referred pain is much more common).More commonly 'hip pain' in adults w/ concurrent pain to the knee is originating in the lumbar spine. See an ors ... Best of luck!

It can: Often if the affected hip has arthritis, you have to look above and below it, meaning the lumbar spine, pelvis, sacrum, and knees. Best to get a second opinion from an osteopathic physician, who can help assess your pain involvement . S/he can do an osteopathic musculoskeletal examination, and help with treatment . You didn't state your weight, as this can add to the hip ; kneee pain too.

Hip pain can refer to the knee area. The same nerve innervates both joints, so problems in the hip can be felt in the knee area.

Yes. Many people with hip arthritis have referred pain to the knee. This is because one of the nerves in the hip socket area gives off a branch that can travel pain signals down to the knee. Knee surgeons always check the hips for referred pain.