OSTEOARTHRITIS
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that occurs due to injury or wearing of cartilage especially in the middle or older age-group. Though it can occur in any joint in the body, it is common in the weight-bearing joints, such as the hip.
Osteoarthritis of the hip causes pain and stiffness of the joint making daily activities uncomfortable.
As it worsens over time, it is preferred to get it treated at the earliest, as that may reduce the impact on your life.
Though osteoarthritis cannot be cured, early treatment helps you manage pain and stay active.
CAUSES
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Ageing
- Hereditary
- Injury to the joint
- Obesity
- Developmental deformities of bone
CAUSES
- Road traffic accidents
- Falls from heights
- Developmental dysplasia.
SYMPTOMS
- Joint stiffness
- Pain in the groin or thigh
- Swelling of the joint
- Popping noise of the joint
- Increased joint pain in rainy season
INVESTIGATIONS
- X-rays
- CT Scan
- MRI
TREATMENT
NON-SURGICAL
- Lifestyle modifications to avoid activities that worsen pain
- Physical activities
- Medication
- Assistive devices like crutches, cane or walker
SURGICAL
- Hip Replacement
About Doctor:
Dr.KHALEELULLAH is a renowned gold medal award-winning Orthopaedician in Hyderabad. He has got extensive experience of more than 15 years and positioned himself as the best orthopedic surgeon in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He worked for nearly 8 years in the prestigious Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences(NIMS), Hyderabad where he acquired vast skills and knowledge about managing complicated orthopedic problems. He proved himself as the right Ortho Surgeon with MCH specialization with his deep interest in the area of joint reconstruction surgeries.
