Osteoarthritis Hip Treatment

Osteoarthrits Hip is a common problem for many people after middle age. Osteoarthritis is sometimes referred to as degenerative, or wear-and-tear, arthritis. Osteoarthritis hip commonly affects the hip joint, disease which wears away the cartilage between the femoral head and the acetabulum, eventually causing the two bones to scrape against each other, raw bone on raw bone. When this happens, the joint becomes pitted, eroded and uneven. The result is pain, stiffness and instability, and in some cases, motion of the leg may be greatly restricted.

Patients with osteoarthritis often develop large bone spurs, or osteophytes, around the joint, further limiting motion.

Osteoarthritis is a common, degenerative disease, and although it most often occurs in patients over the age of 50, it can occur at any age, especially if the joint is in some way damaged.

Normal Hip VS Osteoarthritis Hip

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis Hip

Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis hip include pain in the hip or groin area during weight bearing activities such as walking. Limping or reducing the force on the arthritic hip while walking. Hip loses its flexibility and strength. Formation of bone spur

Causes of Osteoarthritis Hip

“Wear and tear” arthritis
Previous hip injury, e.g previous fracture
Genetic
Previous fractures
Congenital and developmental hip disease
Subchondral bone that is too soft or too hard
Avascular Necrosis (AVN)

How’s Osteoarthritis Hip Diagnosed?

Our doctors will do clinical examination and take patient history.
Our doctors may rotate, flex, and extend your hips to check for pain.
Our doctors may want the patient to walk or stand on one leg to see how your hips line up.
Both hips will be X-rayed to check if hip joint space has changed, and if you have developed bone spurs or other abnormalities.