Osteoarthritis is a disease that occupies a leading position among degenerative-dystrophic problems of the musculoskeletal system. There are many reasons that cause this disease, so different age groups are at risk. However, it should be noted that hip damage is more common in the middle aged and the elderly.
1st degree hip fibrosis is successfully treated with medication without surgery. However, it is a pity that the patient is not in a hurry to see a doctor immediately and mistakenly thinks that the pain will go away on its own. Meanwhile, the pathological process began and progressed more and more each day. Distinguishing between primary hip arthritis with an unclear etiology and secondary diseases due to the following diseases:
- Perthes disease;
- congenital dislocation;
- abnormal tissue growth in the hip joint;
- aseptic necrosis of the femur; inflammatory process
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- hip fracture.
One or two hip joints may be affected. Bilateral fibrosis is not uncommon, and with a unilateral pathological process can cover the spine and knee joints.
What is the cause of dry hip disease
- impaired arterial blood flow and venous outflow, due to insufficient tissue nourishment, accumulation of oxidized metabolic products below the level responsible for stimulationactive enzymes;
- mechanical factors that overload the joint, for example, being overweight or playing professional sports;
- biochemical changes in cartilage, hormonal disorders, metabolic disorders;
- dislocations due to trauma, fractures of the neck and pelvis;
- necrosis of tissues of the hip bone;
- arthritis, infectious processes;
- pathological changes in the spine (scoliosis, scoliosis) and flat feet;
- congenital femoral dislocation;
- congenital joint disease;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- genetic predisposition of the body (weak bones, metabolic disorders, structural features of cartilage tissue).
Symptoms of hip arthritis
The general symptoms of this pathological process are distinguished, however, it is important to understand that they can be different at different stages of the development of joint disease. The main signs of the hip joint are:
- pain in the groin, hips, joints, and knees does not decrease even with rest;
- hardness and hardness; lame
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- atrophy of the thigh muscles;
- affected limb becomes markedly shorter.
The main symptom of hip arthritis is pain, intensity and duration as well as their nature and location depending entirely on the characteristics of the pathological process. It is best to initiate treatment when the illness first develops, when the discomfort is less pronounced. If the right measures are not taken in time, the pain will begin to become more intense, so that the motor ability of the affected limb will be significantly limited.
Grade 2 hip arthritis is characterized by intense pain spreading down the groin and thighs. In this case, joint function is interrupted, limping occurs, internal movement and hip flexion are restricted. Lumbar muscles and extensors lose strength, growing bones visible on x-rays, can protrude strongly. The femur head is deformed, the contour is distorted, increasing the volume. In addition, cysts can form in the most stressed areas of the joint.
At stage 3 of the development of joint disease, the pain becomes permanent and may even bother you at night. Walking becomes so difficult that you have to use a special stick. In the hip joint, movement is restricted, gluteus, thigh and lower leg muscles are affected, and the leg is shortened. All of this results in gait changes and increased load on the affected joint. As a result of an increase in bone growth, joint space disappears, and joints develop together, eventually losing mobility.
Treatment of degenerative hip joints
If the disease is detected in an early stage, conservative treatments, using a variety of drugs, should be given priority. Patients are prescribed mainly nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which help to reduce swelling and inflammation perfectly, thereby reducing pain syndrome. With muscle spasms, muscle relaxants are prescribed, which work aimed at stimulating blood circulation and reducing spasm. In addition, for joint disease, people often use drugs chondroprotectors - drugs that allow the recovery of thin cartilage tissue.
Don't forget about massage therapies and physiotherapy, as their effectiveness is so high. Usually, they try to treat the affected joints with lotions, ointments and ointments made according to folk formulas, but all of these remedies are unable to deliver the proper therapeutic effect. With their help, you can only temporarily relieve muscle pain and spasms. Before treating arthritis, it is essential to consult a doctor, as independent use of one drug or another can only exacerbate an already complicated condition.
Gymnastics for hip disease
Exercise plays an important role in treating illnesses. Exercises specially selected for osteoarthritis help prevent joints from growing together and maintain mobility. When you experience joint pain in this way, you need to be very careful not to injure yourself. Before performing therapeutic exercises and immediately after performing, it is advisable to massage the muscles in the affected thighs and joints to prevent the occurrence of discomfort.
Water is an excellent aid in the treatment of arthritis, so it is very useful for patients swimming in pools, rivers or seas. In addition, a warm bath, in which you can perform gentle and slow movements of the legs, will help ease pain and relieve muscle tension. It is important not to overload the joints and rest as much as possible.