Osteoarthritis of the hip joint or coxarthrosis is a chronic form of arthritis that has resulted in the destruction of the cartilaginous tissue of the joint, exposure of the bony joints and deformation of the joint.This disease is classified as a very serious illness, since amputation or prostheses may be indications for treatment.
Causes of disease
The main factors that lead to the disease are:
- serious damage and injury.which affected the hip;
- excess weight or a lifestyle that causes very significant stress on the hip joint.
- necrosis of joint tissues, which can be caused by infection, alcohol or drug abuse.
- postpartum injuries and congenital pathological aberrations of bone tissue.
- inflammatory processes in the joint.
- changes in bone and joint structure caused by age.
- Osteoporosis is a pathology associated with the destruction of bone tissue.
Degrees and signs of osteoarthritis of the hip joint
In its anamnesis (medical history), osteoarthritis occurs in three successive stages.
1st degree coxarthrosis
The first degree comes up against the fact that the joint or synovial fluid loses its properties as a sort of lubricant which fills the joint capsule.Cartilage tissue gradually wears away and begins to be replaced by bone formations called osteophytes.
The first degree is treated in 100 percent of cases, but due to unclear symptoms, the patient rarely presents to the hospital with complaints.If, when walking or lifting heavy objects, pain appears in the hip, which radiates to the groin, you should immediately consult a doctor.
2nd degree
At this stage, joint tissue damage is more active.The number of bone growths increases, the cartilaginous layer becomes significantly thinner.The x-ray reveals inflammation of the periosteum.The first symptoms intensify: the pain syndrome worsens, the peak of pain occurs at night or at dawn, walking and gait are impaired.Progressive deformation of the joint begins.
3rd degree
At the third stage, the cartilaginous tissue disappears completely.Leg movement is completely limited and even strong anesthetics do not relieve the pain.The indication for treatment is amputation of the leg at the hip joint or replacement of the joint with a prosthesis.
Diagnosis
The first step in the treatment of coxarthrosis is rapid diagnosis and collection of anamnesis (medical history).If the diagnosis is made at an early stage, the disease will be cured or significantly delayed.
The most important way to detect the disease is x-ray.Examination of the patient, external signs and tests are secondary preliminary measures that complement the general picture of the medical history.
Therapeutic treatment
It should be noted that doctors give a direct answer on how to treat hip osteoarthritis.The first and second degrees can be treated, the third degree is treated surgically.
The following remedies are used in outpatient treatment:
- anesthetic agents;
- medications that fight inflammation;
- compresses and the drug "Dimexide" - a cartilage restorer, similar injections are also used;
- physiotherapy, gymnastics, exercise therapy, diet.
All means are used as a whole, otherwise the treatment will not bring any results.
Massage helps relieve severe muscle spasms and dystrophy, because massage manipulations restore lymphatic exchange and activate blood supply.Massage is used initially after the relief of the main symptoms: pain, tumors, inflammatory processes inside the joint.
A remedy similar to massage can be taking muscle relaxants - medications that can reduce and relax muscle tension.
For drug treatment, painkillers, gels and ointments that do not contain steroid derivatives are prescribed.Steroid use can cause bumps and lead to significant bone growth in the damaged tissue as the steroids begin to replace the substances missing from the synovitis.
Proper nutrition and diet
A balanced diet helps the body to receive a complex of nutrients and microelements necessary for “building” joint tissues.The main task of using the diet is to provide the body with proteins for the structure of muscle tissue and cartilage;calcium is also necessary for the structure of bones and synovial fluid;the diet helps the patient get rid of salt deposits in the joints and reduce weight, the load of which has a detrimental effect on the joints and bone joints.
Recommendations and indications:
- It is necessary to consume a balanced and proportionate amount of proteins (poultry, beef, fish).Salted meats and vegetables are prohibited;
- fresh dairy products, cottage cheese;
- sweets and starchy foods should be excluded from the diet;
- the priority is grain porridge cooked in water;
- you need to start eating different vegetables five times a day;
- bad habits are completely eliminated;
- To normalize metabolism, you need to eat little, but more often.
The diet will significantly reduce the load on the joints, as the body will lose excess weight, and will also create the prerequisites for tissue restoration.
Coxarthritis is a very serious condition that causes pain and loss of a leg, but it can be treated very effectively.You just need to consult a doctor as soon as possible, undergo periodic medical examinations and be able to “listen” to your body.A comprehensive method of using therapy will bring results and the body will be healed.