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Hip arthritis can cause pain and stiffness in the groin, outer thigh, and buttocks area, as well as mobility issues. Living with hip arthritis can be difficult. Many people with arthritis have difficulty moving around, which makes it hard to perform everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. However, this is not to say…
Arthritis of the hip, as with any other part of the body, is notorious for causing significant movement restriction and quality-of-life issues. Thankfully, despite its incurable and progressive nature, there are a range of self-care measures and treatments available that can help to ease its symptoms. Below are five ways you can effectively manage the…
If you struggle with pain and stiffness in one or both hips, do you know what’s causing it? Is it arthritis or an inflammatory condition called bursitis? Here’s how your orthopedic surgeon in the Bismarck, ND, area can help you differentiate between the two conditions and what can be done to treat the discomfort. The…
Arthritis can affect any joint, including the hip. Hip arthritis can cause pain and can reduce your range of motion, which makes it hard to perform daily tasks and activities – anything that involves standing and walking. If you’ve been diagnosed with hip arthritis, your orthopedic doctor will likely start with conservative treatment options to…
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint and is one of the largest joints in the human body. The sections of bone in the joint are protected by cartilage, which is a tough, smooth tissue designed to absorb shock, reduce friction, and allow the bones to glide together smoothly. When the cartilage wears down, this…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis affects 54 million Americans, up to 24 million of whom experience limited mobility and discomfort. If you are one of these people, the idea of doing physical activities may seem counterintuitive, especially when you have hip arthritis and you’re in pain. However, did you…
Hip pain can strike at any time without warning. The pain may be confined to the joint itself or spread to the surrounding structures in your groin, back, and legs. Hip pain can occur due to an acute injury, underlying disease, or structural deformity. Whatever the cause may be, joint pain can affect your quality…
Knee replacement surgery is an orthopedic procedure used to replace the damaged parts of the knee joint with artificial parts, usually recommended to patients with advanced-stage arthritis. It may be done the traditional way, which is also called “open surgery,” or it may be done using a minimally-invasive method. Over 600,000 minimally-invasive surgeries are performed…
Hip arthritis can cause chronic pain and disability. If you are experiencing symptoms of arthritis, know that early treatment often results in greater quality of life. If diagnosed early, hip arthritis may be treated with and respond well to conservative methods. The goal of which is to slow the progression of the disease and preserve…
As we get older, our hips go through inevitable wear-and-tear which can cause persistent arthritis pain. Hip damage from trauma or a chronic underlying condition can also complicate even the simplest actions, like getting up from the bed or walking. Fortunately, hip replacement surgery can give your joint a new lease on life. In a…
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