What is Coxarthrosis?

Description of the disease

Coxarthrosis is a chronic degenerative disease of the hip joint, which manifests itself as a violation of its structure and function.

Classification

• Primary coxarthrosis
• Secondary coxarthrosis (arising as a result of another disease or injury)

Symptoms

Symptoms of coxarthrosis include pain in the pelvic and hip area, limited joint mobility, limping.

Causes

The main causes of coxarthrosis are genetic predisposition, excess weight, joint injuries.

Diagnostics

To diagnose coxarthrosis, X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography are used.

Treatment

Treatment includes non-drug methods (physiotherapy, massage, physical therapy) and medication (anti-inflammatory, analgesic).

Prevention

Prevention of coxarthrosis includes maintaining a healthy lifestyle, weight control, moderate physical activity, and injury prevention.

Doctor

The treatment of coxarthrosis is carried out by an orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist.