{"id":32,"date":"2020-06-13T11:20:49","date_gmt":"2020-06-13T10:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ortho-surgery.uk\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2024-04-21T22:17:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T21:17:35","slug":"hip-and-knee-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ortho-surgery.uk\/index.php\/hip-and-knee-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip and Knee Arthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Degenerative joint disease or arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis) is a very common condition. It affects approximately 8.5 million people\u00a0in the UK [Versus Arthritis<\/a>]. It \u201ccan affect any joint in the body. It\u2019s most likely to affect the joints that bear most of our weight, such as the\u00a0knees\u00a0and\u00a0feet. Joints that we use a lot in everyday life, such as the joints of the hand, are also commonly affected\u201d [Versus Arthritis<\/a>]. Osteoarthritis is often thought of as \u2018wear and tear\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>

Osteoarthritis of the hip is also common and can affect either one or both hips. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint which normally has a wide range of movement and bears a significant amount of body weight. In osteoarthritis, the joint becomes stiff and hurts when it is moved. Hip osteoarthritis is equally common in men and women [Versus Arthritis<\/a>].<\/p>

The problem occurs due to degeneration of the articular cartilage that lines the joint surface. In healthy joints, this surface provides a smooth gliding pain free range of motion. In arthritis, the cartilage becomes damaged. Fragments can break off causing inflammation in the joint. Pain can develop.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Symptoms of hip or knee arthritis include joint pain and stiffness.<\/div>\n
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If untreated, hip or knee arthritis can become progressively painful and stiff. You may be unable to straighten your leg fully or bend it. This results in an abnormal gait (the way you walk). The muscles will gradually become weaker and you may lose confidence in your hip or knee joint.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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RISK FACTORS<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\nRisk factors for osteoarthritis include increasing age, infection and inflammation. Genetic factors and family history may be important. A previous history of trauma (for example, leading to anterior cruciate ligament injury) or participation in certain sports may be linked to an increased risk of osteoarthritis (discussed in this systematic review:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5488840\/<\/a>).<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Are you experiencing hip pain, knee pain or an injury? Or have you been diagnosed with arthritis and are experiencing increased pain?<\/div>
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TREATING ARTHRITIS<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mr Vipin Asopa specialises in the treatment of degenerative arthritis or osteoarthritis. There are varying degrees of arthritis and therefore the treatment options will vary dependent on an individual and the level of pain they are experiencing. Treatment can be anything from not needing any immediate treatment to having knee replacement surgery. In most cases of early osteoarthritis, you won\u2019t need to do anything. Other treatment options may include:<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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ACTIVITY MODIFICATION<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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INJECTION THERAPY<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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PAINKILLERS AND TOPICAL PREPERATIONS<\/strong>
Simple painkillers and topical preparations can help. Acupuncture and cold or heat compresses may also be beneficial.<\/p>

MAINTAINING AN IDEAL BODYWEIGHT<\/strong>
Maintaining an ideal body weight can help with symptoms [https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/acr.24131<\/a>].<\/p>

ACTIVITY MODIFICATION<\/strong>
It could be the case that you are noticing particular activities are setting off your arthritis pain. This could be anything from playing sport, walking long distances or general chores around the house that are becoming increasingly difficult. Modifying these activities can help reduce the pain that is caused. For example, if running was affecting someone\u2019s arthritis in the knee, they may decide that going for a more gentle jog or long distance walking is a better option for them to reduce the pain.<\/p>

INJECTION THERAPY<\/strong>
When seeing a specialist, they may suggest the option of injection therapy. Different types of injection treatment exist. These include steroid injections, viscosupplementation and platelet rich plasma [https:\/\/orthoinfo.aaos.org\/en\/treatment\/viscosupplementation-treatment-for-knee-arthritis\/<\/a>]. Some specialists also offer stem-cell based treatments. Careful scientific evaluation should be undertaken before considering this option [https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36209438\/<\/a>].<\/p>

PHYSIOTHERAPY<\/strong>
Your specialist may suggest physiotherapy, as this can help with strengthening the muscles and stabilising the \u2018arthritic joint.\u2019 Physiotherapy will not reverse degenerative change.<\/p>

JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY<\/strong>
Knee\/hip replacement surgery is considered when your quality of life is significantly limited by the arthritis and other treatment options have failed.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Joint replacement is an effective treatment for arthritis. Your surgeon replaces the damaged surfaces with an artificial implant. With knee and hip arthritis, the joint surfaces break down causing pain and inflammation. Knee or hip replacement surgery is considered when your quality of life is significantly limited by the arthritis and other treatment options have failed. You may consider having joint replacement surgery if:<\/p>