Treatment of Hip Osteoarthritis
Pain management, exercise and surgical options in coxarthrosis.
Hip osteoarthritis (coxarthrosis) is a chronic joint condition that begins with wear of the cartilage covering the hip joint and progresses to pain, restricted movement and difficulty walking. Symptoms most often start in the groin and may radiate to the buttock, thigh or knee.
Common Findings
Hip pain does not always arise from the hip joint itself; an accurate diagnosis requires a thorough orthopaedic assessment.
- Groin or hip pain that increases with loading
- Gradual shortening of walking distance
- Difficulty rising from a chair and climbing stairs
- Trouble putting on shoes and socks
- Limping or an altered gait pattern
Treatment Options
In the early stages, weight management, regular low-impact exercise, anti-inflammatory treatment and intra-articular injections are used. A walking stick held in the opposite hand markedly reduces load on the painful hip.
In advanced disease, hip replacement is considered when pain limits daily life despite conservative treatment.
If groin pain limits your walking distance or you struggle to put on shoes and socks, an orthopaedic assessment is advisable.
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