What is hip Osteoarthritis?
Deterioration of the articular cartilage that covers the surfaces of the hip’s ball and socket due to the mechanical overload of this weightbearing joint.
Risk factors of Osteoarthritic hip pain:
- Increasing age
- Family history of Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Genetics
- Previous injury to the hip
- Obesity
- Hip dysplasia
- Repetitive stress on the joint
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Occupation
Hip OA may result in:
- Pain through the groin, outside of the hip, buttocks or thigh
- Loss of function and marked physical impairment
- Crepitus (crunching/popping) in the hip
- Joint stiffness
Osteoarthritis involves:
- Progressive loss of articular cartilage
- Subcondral cysts
- Osteophyte formation
- Leg weakness
Services provided at Acumen:
- Consultation with an orthopedic surgeon to discuss options for Total Joint Replacement
- Osteoarthritis Program for rehab and reconditioning
HIP SURGICAL OPTIONS
Hip Replacement | Hip Arthroscopy | Femoral Impingement | Labral Tears | Hip Osteoarthritis | Snapping Hip Syndrome | Bursitis | Hip Dysplasia
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