Osteoarthritis is a progressively debilitating condition that can strike any joint in the body but that is particularly common in weight-bearing joints such as the hip and knee. The hip is the third most likely joint in the body to develop osteoarthritis, immediately following the hands and knees. While most people will be fortunate enough to avoid the condition, as many as 18 percent of men and 28 percent of women will eventually receive a diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative or wear and tear arthritis. As the name implies, this particular form of the disease tends to coincide with age as supportive cartilage within the joint wears away. As the cartilage thins, the bony surfaces of the joint may touch, leading to symptoms such as pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility.
Osteoarthritis can develop from multiple causes, some of them still unknown. Generally speaking, one or more of the following factors are a good indication that a patient is at a higher risk of developing hip osteoarthritis than the general population:
There is no guarantee as to who will or will not develop hip osteoarthritis. For those who are diagnosed with the condition, successful treatment and management of symptoms is key to quality of life. The best resource for any osteoarthritis patient will be an experienced orthopedic hip specialist who can help monitor the condition and adjust treatment protocol as necessary. In the Baton Rouge area, such specialists can be found at the Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge. Click below to learn more about these physicians and to request a consultation.
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