For the timely treatment of arthrosis of the hip joint, one must know its symptoms and the causes of its occurrence. About this and talk further.
What causes arthrosis of the hip joint?
There are several reasons that contribute to the development of this disease:
- congenital deformities of the hip joint (dysplasia, dislocation);
- pelvic injury (fracture);
- diseases of the spine;
- disorders in the endocrine and circulatory systems of the body (diabetes, high cholesterol);
- excessive weight in conjunction with a sedentary lifestyle;
- exercise or regular exercise;
- infection or inflammation of the hip joints ( rheumatism , arthritis, tuberculosis).
Coxarthrosis can be either unilateral or bilateral.
Symptoms of arthrosis of the hip joint
Depending on the symptoms manifested, 4 degrees of arthrosis of the hip joint are distinguished.
1 degree
Pain occurs only after prolonged physical exertion. In the joint area, there may be a slight swelling and redness. In the picture, one can already see bone growths.
2 degree
Pain syndrome occurs more often, it becomes stronger and more prolonged. Hips can no longer be fully extended, joint stiffness is felt. When walking, chromate can manifest and a crunch can be heard. On the x-ray, there is a narrowing of the joint gap at 50% of the norm.
3 degree
The pain is permanent, only after taking medications. There is a lack of mobility of the joint, as well as atrophy of the leg muscles (hip, lower leg, buttocks) and a decrease in its length. You can move only by leaning on a cane or crutch. The X-ray image clearly shows a strong narrowing of the joint gap, enlargement of the joint head and a large number of bone growths.
4 degree
The joint bones fully fuse, so a person can not already get to his feet.
In order to avoid irreversible consequences, it is necessary to seek medical advice if there is even a slight symptom described earlier. When you confirm the diagnosis, you must immediately begin treatment.
Treatment of arthrosis of the hip joint
The scenario of measures to combat arthrosis of the hip joint depends on the degree of the disease. Treatment can be conservative and surgical.
Conservative method is to eliminate the causes of the disease, and then in the restoration of cartilage and the mobility of the joint. At the same time, it is possible to combine the use of drugs and folk remedies necessary for the treatment of arthrosis of the hip joint (lotions, compresses, sprays, intake of infusions).
The medical treatment of arthrosis of the hip joint involves the use of chondroprotectors, vasodilators and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that help fight pain. In some cases, intraarticular injections may be necessary.
A prerequisite for effective treatment is proper nutrition, that is, increased consumption of dairy products, fruits and vegetables (especially celery and white cabbage), bone bouillons, and the abandonment of animal fats, sweets and flour.
In addition, it is necessary to engage in physiotherapy exercises, but only under the supervision of a physician, attend physiotherapy ( mud baths , paraffin) and massage.
The surgical method involves the replacement of the affected joint with an endoprosthesis. If the joint is damaged completely, then a total (bipolar) prosthesis is performed, if the individual part (head or swivel cavity) is single-pole.