Hip Osteoarthritis
Case Definition
What Is Hip Osteoarthritis?
Hip osteoarthritis is the degeneration of the articular cartilage in the hip joint, which leads to bone-on-bone friction. This causes pain that may radiate to the thigh or knee and affects daily movement and activities.Symptoms:
- Pain in the hip or thigh when walking or sitting for long periods
- Difficulty moving the hip joint
- Joint stiffness, especially after periods of rest
- Sometimes a grinding or clicking sound inside the joint
- Aging
- Previous hip joint injuries
- Chronic conditions such as arthritis
- Genetic factors
- Use of pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications
- Physical therapy and exercises to strengthen the muscles around the hip
- Modifying daily activities to reduce stress on the joint
- In advanced cases: hip joint replacement surgery
Frequently Asked Questions About Hip Osteoarthritis
We fully understand the importance of having all the necessary information to make informed decisions about your health. Therefore, we have gathered the most frequently asked questions about orthopedic surgeries and provided clear and reliable answers. We hope this section helps you gain a better understanding of the procedure.
When pain or limited mobility persists despite medication and physical therapy.
Yes, but high-impact activities such as long-distance running and jumping should be avoided.
Yes, in some cases the pain may radiate from the hip to the knee due to shared nerve pathways.
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