Hip arthritis is a dominant pathology in various degenerative dystrophy of the musculoskeletal system. There are many reasons for this disease, so people of different ages are at risk. However, it should be noted that hip failure usually occurs in middle-aged and elderly people.
Grade 1 arthritis of the hip has been successfully treated with drugs without surgery. Unfortunately, the patient is not in a hurry to seek immediate medical attention and mistakenly believes that the painful feeling will disappear on its own. At the same time, the pathological process has begun and is developing every day. Distinguish between primary arthritis of the hip joint of unknown etiology and secondary arthritis caused by these diseases:
- Perthes disease;
- Congenital dislocation;
- Abnormal development of hip joint tissue;
- Aseptic necrosis of the femur;
- Inflammatory process;
- Hip fracture.
One or two hip joints may be affected. Bilateral arthropathy is not uncommon, and unilateral pathological processes can cover the spine and knee joints.
Causes of hip joint arthritis
- The deterioration of arterial blood flow and its venous outflow, as a result of tissue undernutrition, accumulates under-oxidized metabolites, which are responsible for enzyme activation.
- Mechanical factors that cause joint overload, such as overweight or professional sports;
- Cartilage, hormone destruction, biochemical changes of abnormal metabolism;
- Traumatic dislocation, fracture of the cervical spine and pelvis;
- Necrosis of hip bone tissue;
- Joint inflammation, infection process;
- Pathological changes of the spine (kyphosis, scoliosis) and flat feet; Congenital dislocation of the femur;
- Congenital pathology developed together;
- Sedentary lifestyle;
- The genetic susceptibility of the body (weak bones, abnormal metabolism, structural characteristics of cartilage tissue).
Symptoms of hip arthritis
The general symptoms of this pathological process have been distinguished, but it must be understood that they may be different in different stages of arthritis development. The main signs of the hip joint are:
- Pain in the groin, hips, joints and knees will not be relieved even in a calm state;
- stiffness and stiffness;
- OK;
- Femoral muscle atrophy;
- The affected limb is significantly shorter.
The main symptoms of hip arthritis are pain, intensity and duration, and its nature and location depend entirely on the characteristics of the pathological process. When the discomfort is not yet obvious, it is best to start treatment at the onset of the disease. If proper measures are not taken in time, the pain will begin to increase, and as a result, the mobility of the affected limb will be greatly restricted.
Grade 2 hip joint disease is characterized by severe pain that radiates to the groin and thigh. In this case, the function of the joint is destroyed, a line appears, and the internal movement and abduction of the hip joint to one side are restricted. Abductors and extensors lose strength, and bone growth can be seen on X-rays, which can be strongly prominent. The head of the femur is deformed, the contour is deformed, and the volume increases. In addition, cysts can form in the most compressed areas of the joints.
In the third stage of arthritis development, the pain becomes persistent and even bothers you at night. Walking has become so difficult that you have to use special crutches. In the hip joint, movement is restricted, the muscles of the buttocks, the affected thighs and calves are atrophied, and the legs are shortened. All of these will lead to changes in gait and increased load on the affected joints. Due to the increase in bone growth, joint space disappears, joints grow together, and eventually lose mobility.
Treatment of hip joint arthritis
If the disease is detected at an early stage, conservative treatment with various drugs is preferred. Initially, patients were prescribed anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs, which can perfectly relieve swelling and inflammation, thereby reducing pain syndrome. For muscle spasms, muscle relaxants need to be prescribed, which are designed to stimulate blood circulation and relieve spasms. In addition, for arthritis, chondroprotectants are often used-drugs that can restore your thinned cartilage tissue.
Don't forget the therapeutic massage and physiotherapy methods, because this method is very effective. They often try to treat the affected area with various compresses, lotions and ointments prepared according to folk recipes, but all these therapies fail to provide the desired therapeutic effect. With their help, you can only temporarily relieve pain and muscle cramps. Before treating hip arthritis, you must consult a doctor, because the use of one or the other medicine alone will only worsen an already complicated situation.
Gymnastics for hip joint arthritis
Gymnastics plays an important role in the treatment of diseases. Specially selected hip joint arthritis exercises can prevent co-growth and maintain mobility. When joint soreness develops in this way, you need to be very careful so as not to cause additional harm to yourself. Before and shortly after the exercise therapy exercise, it is recommended to massage the thighs and affected area to prevent discomfort.
Water is an excellent adjuvant for the treatment of arthritis, so it is very useful for patients to swim in a pool, river or sea. In addition, the warm water bath allows your legs to move smoothly and slowly, helping to relieve pain and reduce muscle tension. It is important not to overload the diseased joint and rest as much as possible.