General Information About Hip Osteoarthritis
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is the wearing away and disappearance of the cartilage lining that provides smooth gliding of the hip joint, causing the underlying bones to rub against each other and deform, leading to joint locking.
The pain is usually felt not in the hip but deep in the groin and radiates toward the knee. There is stiffness in the joint in the mornings, inability to bend over to the foot while putting on socks/shoes, and a gradually shortening walking distance.
The biggest factors are advanced age (aging) and excess weight (obesity) crushing the joint. Untreated hip dysplasia in infancy (DDH), sequelae of Perthes disease, and hip fractures initiate osteoarthritis at an early age.
Yes. Herniated disc pain can also radiate to the hip and leg. However, while hernia pain is in the form of an electric shock/pulling, hip osteoarthritis impairs the range of motion (the leg cannot be opened fully). They are easily distinguished on an X-ray.
It is diagnosed when the orthopedic physician manually checks the patient's hip movements and observes the narrowing/disappearance of the cartilage space on a Pelvis (Hip) X-ray taken while standing and bearing weight.
In the early period, losing weight, using a cane, and intra-articular injections provide relief. However, if the patient cannot sleep at night due to pain, painkillers do not work, and their social life has ended; Total Hip Replacement surgery, where the deteriorated joint is removed and an artificial Titanium joint is placed, is the permanent and definitive solution.
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