Hip osteoarthritis (coxarthrosis) is a chronic degenerative disease causing progressive wear of the articular cartilage between the femur and acetabulum. It is one of the most frequent causes of pain and disability in older adults.
⚠ Most common symptoms
- Groin pain or pain in the front of the thigh
- Morning stiffness
- Limping when walking
- Difficulty crossing legs, putting on socks or bending
🩹 Treatment
- Conservative: adapted exercise, NSAIDs, physiotherapy, injections
- Total hip replacement in advanced cases — significantly improves pain and quality of life
✅ Prognosis
- Excellent with well-indicated prosthesis. Functional recovery is usually complete.
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