Hip Arthritis Treatment NYC

What is Hip Arthritis?

Hip Arthritis is one of the most common causes of hip pain, especially in older patients. Numerous other factors can lead to the development of this condition including defective cartilage and obesity. Arthritis of the hip often progresses over time and can be classified into different forms of Hip Arthritis including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

The most common forms of Hip Arthritis are:

• Osteoarthritis: The most common type of Hip Arthritis is Osteoarthritis, which causes inflammation and degeneration of the cartilage in the hip joints due to every day wear and tear as well as aging. Hip Arthritis often progresses over time.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis is a condition that affects multiple joints in your body, including your hip joints. The hip joints are encased in a lining filled with joint fluid, which allows for swift movement of the joint. In patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, the lining of the hip joint becomes inflamed, causing hip pain and degeneration of the joints.

Risk Factors for Hip Arthritis

There are many factors that can increase your chances of developing arthritis in the hip:

• Age: The biggest risk factor is simply getting older; mechanical wear and tear occurs in joints.
• Genetics: If there is a family history of arthritis, you may be at greater risk.
• Sex: Women, especially after menopause, are at greater risk for hip arthritis.
• Weight: Extra body weight places extra load and stress on hip joints.
• History of hip injury: If you have sustained a traumatic injury to your hip, it could cause damage, which in turn could cause hip arthritis to develop years later.
• Repetitive stress: Accumulated wear and tear from doing a high-impact, high-repetition activity multiple times throughout your life will break down any joint.
• Anatomical: Abnormalities or structural problems (i.e., hip dysplasia) create uneven wear and tear, developing hip arthritis.
• Other medical conditions: Individuals who have other medical conditions, such as diabetes or autoimmune diseases, are more likely to develop any form of arthritis.

These are all related risk factors that may not determine your likelihood of developing arthritis, but understanding them can help you make informed decisions and a prompt course of action in protecting your joints.

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What Are the Symptoms of Hip Arthritis

Common symptoms of hip arthritis are:

• Hip pain
• Pain or aching in the buttocks or thigh
• Walking difficulty
• Stiffness in the hip joint
• Grinding or clicking on movement
• Weakness of the hip

Even though symptoms may differ from one individual to another, chronic complaints that impact a person’s lifestyle should prompt a medical assessment. If you discover that you have any of the following symptoms, it is advisable to seek the advice of an expert specialist of hip arthritis.

How is Hip Arthritis Diagnosed?

To diagnose hip arthritis, your physician may employ the following methods:

• A physical examination and review of your medical history
• Genetic marker and/or rheumatoid arthritis related antibody detection through blood tests
• X-rays to determine the cartilage loss

Although X-rays don’t show cartilage, they do show the space between the hip bones. A loss of space indicates cartilage loss. X-rays can also show bone spurs and cysts, which usually occur with osteoarthritis. In most cases, an MRI of the hip is not necessary for an arthritis diagnosis.

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