What is causing your hip pain?
- Do you sometimes limp?
- Is it difficult to perform daily tasks like walking, housework or tying shoes?
- Does pain limit your activities and lifestyle?
- Does one leg feel “shorter”?
- Do you have balance problems?
- Do you experience pain in the thigh, groin or buttocks?
- Does pain radiate to the knee?
It’s estimated 70 million people in the U.S. have some form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common types, causing wear and tear that deteriorates the “cushion” in your joints. Because osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition, it won’t get better and may get worse.
In healthy hips, the end of each bone in the joint is covered with cartilage, acting as a cushion so the joint functions without pain.
In cases of a diseased hip or osteoarthritis, the wear and tear deteriorates the natural cushion, leading to bone-on-bone contact, soreness and swelling.
For a proper diagnosis and to discuss treatment options, consult your physician or a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. For more information, visit http://www.bone-fix.com/.
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