What is Hip Arthritis?
Hip arthritis, a prevalent cause of hip pain, involves inflammation of the protective cartilage in the hip joint. Common types include osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Symptoms such as groin pain, thigh pain, stiffness, weakness, decreased range of motion, and crepitus are similar for both types.
Diagnosis by hip specialists involves medical history, hip examination, x-rays, and possibly an MRI, followed by devising a customized treatment plan. While hip arthritis cannot be cured, early diagnosis enables effective treatment. Options include activity modification, anti-rheumatic drugs, assistive devices, NSAIDs, and physical therapy.
Dr Abdul D Khan
MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)