What are the symptoms of hip arthritis?

Regardless of the type of hip arthritis you may have, the symptoms are:

• A sound or a crunching feeling of bone rubbing against bone
• A “swaying” gait when you walk (the body tends to swing side to side)
• Pain in the hip joint that may include pain in the groin, outer thigh, or sometimes buttocks
• Pain in the hip joint worsens with strenuous or extended activity
• Shortening of the affected limb due to damage of the bones
• Stiffness/difficulty or inability to move the hip to perform daily activities such as bending over to tie your shoelaces

How is hip arthritis diagnosed?

Hip arthritis can be diagnosed with X-rays in the advanced stage. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans may be needed in the early สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน stages when the X-ray findings are not obvious. The X-ray will reveal a narrowing space between the bones in your joint and the spurring of joint margins, and in severe cases, total destruction of the hip joint with limb shortening.

During your physical examination, your orthopaedic surgeon will ask about your medical history and symptoms, and perform a physical examination. This will include checking the range of motion in your hip to determine its level of functionality, as well as a measurement of the limb length.

How is hip arthritis treated and managed?

There is currently no medication that can cure hip arthritis, but there are treatment options available that can help improve your mobility and quality of life. The goal of these treatments involves improving the function of the hip and managing the pain.

Treatments for hip arthritis include:

• Exercising and losing excess weight
• Hip replacement surgery
• Pain medication such as paracetamol, diclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), or Celebrex/Arcoxia (COX II inhibitors)
• Physical therapy to help increase the range of motion in your hip
• Rest and joint care
• Use of assistive devices such as canes to help take weight off the affected hip

Should you consider hip replacement surgery?

Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which the arthritic and damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint made of metal/ceramic materials, with a special plastic (polyethylene) layer in between to act as the new cartilage. A successfully replaced hip joint will relieve arthritic pain, restore function of the hip, and lengthen the shortened limb. Hip replacement is a good option for those suffering from severe hip arthritis, with significantly reduced quality of life.

You should consider hip replacement surgery if

• Non-surgical treatments such as pain medication, anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, exercise, or weight loss are no longer able to provide relief
• You are taking excessive pain medication, experiencing side effects such as gastric erosion or kidney damage
• Daily life has become increasingly difficult, and it has become too painful for you to perform daily activities such as walking, standing up or sitting down, bending over or climbing stairs
• You experience hip pain even when you’re not moving
• You are unable to sleep or rest well due to the hip pain
• Your mental health has been compromised due to your condition, causing you to feel anxious or depressed