Understanding hip pain
Regain control of your hip mobility
Are you suffering from hip pain?
If you ever wake up in the morning and just don’t feel like getting out of bed because of hip pain, you’re certainly not alone.
Hip pain can limit your ability to enjoy everyday activities, including walking, golfing, or gardening. If medications are no longer providing enough relief, it may be time to consider hip replacement surgery.
Why do I have hip pain?
Let's begin with the anatomy of the hip joint to better understand how the hip works. The hip joint is the articulation area between the pelvis and the leg that supports the weight of the body. It is formed by the articulation of the rounded head of the femur and the cup-like acetabulum of the pelvis. It forms the primary connection between the bones of the lower limb and the axial skeleton of the trunk and pelvis.
The surface of the femoral head and the acetabulum, where the bones come into contact, is coated with a smooth tissue called articular cartilage. The cartilage, together with a substance called synovial fluid, prevents the bones from rubbing against each other and from becoming damaged.
What is osteoarthritis?
The main cause of hip joint diseases is wearing out of the articular cartilage - commonly known as osteoarthritis. When this happens, pain is often the result.
Hip pain can limit your daily activities, affect your mood, your health and your general well-being. In the case of advanced osteoarthritis, your doctor may suggest that you undergo a total hip replacement.
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References
1) Musculoskeletal Health in Europe Report v5.0 – p18. http://www.eumusc.net accessed on 10/04/2018