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What Do You Need to Know About the Causes of Hip Pain?

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What Do You Need to Know About the Causes of Hip Pain?

Sometimes, we keep ignoring hip pain and with time, the condition becomes severe enough to require complicated treatment. Multiple causes of hip pain are there, and the severity varies according to the cause. 

Hip pain is the condition in which the person experiences pain in or around the hip joint. Sometimes, pain occurring in the groin or thigh is also referred to as hip pain. The treatment of hip pain depends on the cause of the condition. In some cases, the cause is so severe that surgery is needed, and it might also require the use of Ortho Surgical Implants, especially the ones made to be used in the hip joint. 

This post will talk in detail about the causes of hip pain along with the treatment options available for the same. 


What Causes Hip Pain?

Hip pain has multiple causes and some of the commonest ones include:


Arthritis

Arthritis is a condition that only affects joints and out of all, the hip joint gets affected the most. The condition affects the cartilage that provides cushioning effect to the joint. As a result of wear & tear in the cartilage, the joint becomes painful. Along with this, stiffness, tenderness, and reduced mobility of the joint are also on the cards. Different types of arthritis that can affect the hip joint include:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Traumatic arthritis
  • Infectious arthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis


Treatment – Arthritis has no cure. The treatment is provided to improve associated symptoms Options available include medicines to curb pain & inflammation, rest, physical therapy, and surgery if required. 




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