02/08/2023
1. What is hip osteoarthritis?
- Is a musculoskeletal disease mainly seen in the elderly. The disease occurs when the cartilage layer of the joint is worn away by many different factors, causing persistent pain and significantly affecting the patient's daily life.
2. Subjects susceptible to disease
- Elderly
- People with a history of accidents or injuries in the hip area
- People with a history of hip arthritis
- Women
3. Causes of hip osteoarthritis
Besides aging factors, the causes of degenerative hip can also be related to many different problems:
- Congenital malformation of the hip joint has a high risk of causing problems such as dysplasia, dislocation and even degenerative conditions in the hip joint.
A hip fracture, meniscus tear, or any other trauma in this area all contribute to a weakened hip joint that is more prone to wear and tear.
Although physical activity has many health benefits, sometimes hip health can also be affected and weakened by high-intensity exercise, for example:
- Continuously participating in sports with a lot of contact and impact (soccer, basketball, etc.)
- Frequent manual labor (workers, farmers, etc.)
- Genetics also influence the course of the disease, estimated to account for 60% of cases.
Some experts suggest that the risk of the disease in women is 10% higher than in men.
Being overweight may not be a risk factor for the disease, but it does contribute to the progression of the disease.
4. Symptoms and signs of hip osteoarthritis
- Early stage: the pain is mainly concentrated in the groin area, can spread to the buttocks, thighs or even the knee joint, and the pain increases when the patient moves or stands for a long time.
- Later stage: severe pain in the early morning and often occurs when the patient changes position from sitting to standing or moving, and tends to be tired in the evening.
-Late stage: pain much at night (even when the patient is resting) and season change.
While the aches and pains tend to subside with rest, they become more intense with prolonged rest.
In addition, osteoarthritis of the hip also leads to a number of other signs and symptoms such as:
- Stiffness: usually occurs in the early morning or sitting for too long, may be accompanied by a decrease in the range of motion of the joints
- Dry joints: there is a crunching, clicking sound when moving the joint
- Difficulty in daily activities: it is almost impossible to perform simple movements such as walking, bending over, entering a car, etc.
Usually, the pain and stiffness of the hip due to degeneration will progress gradually over time. Sudden onset of pain may indicate an injury or other medical condition. In addition, if there is swelling and warmth in the joints, the patient needs to go to the hospital soon because this is likely a sign of infection.
Is hip osteoarthritis dangerous?
The hip is covered by many layers of muscle tissue and external ligaments, so injuries in this part are often difficult to recognize and easily mistaken for lumbar or pelvic injuries. This makes it easy for patients to choose the wrong treatment direction, thereby creating conditions for the degenerative process in the hip to continue progressing and leading to a series of serious complications such as:
B. Disabling joint deformity
- Cracked, broken hip bone
- Atrophy of muscles and ligaments in the area around the hip joint
- Poor quality sleep leads to poor mental health
- Anxiety, depression
- Overweight, obesity and related consequences such as hypertension, diabetes ...
