Posted on 6 January, 2023 by siiorasurgicals

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. 

 

Inflamed Tendons

Inflamed tendon or tendonitis is a condition in which the tendons present around the hip joint becomes inflamed. This condition is extremely painful and may affect the ability of the person to walk. The commonest cause of this condition is doing too much exercise. 

 

Treatment – Tendonitis heals on its own and the patient finds relief in a week or two. 

 

Trochanteric Bursitis

Inflammation of the bursa present near the hip joint is known as trochanteric bursitis. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction in the joints. As a result of inflammation, the condition causes pain in the hip joint while affecting the ability of the person to walk, sit, or stand. The factors that may cause trochanteric bursitis include overuse of the hip joint, injury, or postural issues. 

 

Treatment - The treatment of trochanteric bursitis may include the use of NSAIDs or corticosteroid injections to improve pain and inflammation. Physical therapy may improve the range of motion and surgery may be recommended if nothing else work. 

 

Hip Fractures

Hip fractures cause severe pain in the hip and if immediate treatment is not provided, other complications may occur. People above 50 and those suffering from osteoporosis are highly prone to developing hip fractures. Such conditions also make the person unable to stand or walk until feasible treatment is provided. 

 

Treatment – Most cases of hip fractures require surgical intervention using orthopedic implants. Besides this, physical therapy is also recommended to improve the range of motion. 

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