Osteoarthritis of the hip joint or coxarthrosis is a chronic form of arthritis that causes the destruction of the cartilage tissue of the joint, exposure of the bony joints and deformation of the joint.This disease is classified as a very serious disease, since amputation or prostheses may be indications for treatment.
Causes of the disease
The main factors leading to the disease are:
- serious damage and injuries.which affected the hip;
- excess weight or a lifestyle that causes very serious stress on the hip joint.
- Necrosis of joint tissue, 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 that is associated with the destruction of bone tissue.
Degrees and signs of osteoarthritis of the hip joint.
In your anamnesis (medical history), osteoarthritis presents in three successive stages.
First degree coxarthrosis
The first degree entails the fact that the joint or synovial fluid loses its properties as a kind of lubricant that fills the joint capsule.The 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 comes to the hospital with a complaint.If, when walking or lifting heavy objects, pain occurs in the hip, which radiates to the groin, you should immediately see a doctor.
2nd grade
At this stage, damage to joint tissue is most active.The number of bone growths increases, the cartilaginous layer becomes significantly thinner.The x-ray reveals inflammation of the periosteal part.The initial symptoms intensify: the pain syndrome increases, the peak of pain occurs at night or at dawn, gait and gait are disturbed.Gradual deformation of the joint begins.
3rd grade
In the third stage, the cartilage tissue disappears completely.Movement of the leg 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 initial stage of treatment for coxarthrosis is timely 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 overall picture of the medical history.
therapeutic treatment
It should be noted that doctors give a direct answer on how to treat osteoarthritis of the hip joint.The first and second degrees are treatable, the third degree is treated with surgery.
The following remedies are used as outpatient treatment:
- anesthetic agents;
- medications that fight inflammation;
- compresses and the drug "Dimexide", a cartilage restorer, similar injections are also used;
- physiotherapy, gymnastics, physiotherapy, dietetics.
All means are used together, otherwise the treatment will not give results.
Massage helps to relieve severe muscle spasms and dystrophy, as massage manipulations restore lymphatic exchange and activate blood supply.Massage is used in the first stage after the main symptoms have been relieved: pain, tumors, inflammatory processes inside the joint.
A similar remedy to massage can be a treatment with muscle relaxants, medications that can reduce and relax muscle tension.
For pharmacological treatment, analgesics, gels and ointments that do not contain steroid derivatives are prescribed.Steroid use can cause lumps and lead to severe bone growth in the damaged tissue as the steroids begin to replace the missing substances in the synovitis.
Proper nutrition and diet.
A balanced diet helps the body to receive a complex of nutrients and microelements necessary for the "construction" of joint tissue.The main task when using diet is to provide the body with proteins for the structure of muscle and cartilage tissue;Calcium is also necessary for bone structure and synovial fluid;The diet helps the patient to eliminate salt deposits in the joints and reduce weight, the load of which has a detrimental effect on the joints and bones.
Recommendations and indications:
- It is necessary to consume a balanced and proportionate amount of protein (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 cereal porridge cooked in water;
- it is necessary to start eating different vegetables five times a day;
- bad habits are completely eliminated;
- To normalize metabolism, it is necessary 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 preconditions for tissue restoration.
Coxarthrosis is a very serious disease that involves pain and loss of a leg, but it can be treated very effectively.You just need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, undergo regular medical examinations and be able to "listen" to your body.A comprehensive method of using therapy will bring results and the body will heal.