The hip joint is located in the junction of the pelvis with the femur.
It allows the legs of a person to move in different planes and performs the main function in direct walking.
Due to the fact that strong pressure is placed on this joint when walking, it is often subjected to various injuries and diseases.
Consider in more detail the symptoms of inflammation of the hip joint and methods for eliminating this ailment.
Hip Inflammation: Causes
The inflammatory process in the hip joint can develop for the following reasons:
1. Due to the development of purulent arthritis or, as it is also called, infectious inflammation.
2. Progression of osteoarthritis.
3. With the development of bone necrosis.
4. The development of bursitis.
5. Gouty arthritis.
Each of these diseases develops for its own reasons. Let's consider them in more detail:
1. Purulent arthritis can be primary and secondary.
The primary form of the disease occurs due to the ingress of pathogenic microbes into the joint cavity. This can happen if you are injured or wounded with a sharp object.
Secondary infectious arthritis can develop due to the ingress of microbes into the joint when they damage neighboring tissues (with an abscess, a boil, etc.)
2. Osteoarthritis usually affects people over the age of forty.
The principle of the development of pathology is that with age, the articular cartilage that covers the head of the bone loses its elasticity and becomes thinner, which leads to its premature erasure. As a result, bone friction occurs, and the joint itself is inflamed. Over time, the joint becomes deformed, and a person cannot walk.
In addition, osteoarthritis can cause:
• diabetes;
• injuries;
• previous arthritis;
• flat feet.
3. Aseptic necrosis of the femoral head most often affects men from the age of twenty to forty years. The reason for its development is a violation of the blood circulation of the femoral head, due to which the cells begin to die without receiving the necessary nutrition. After some time, the entire head of the joint is affected, disrupting its function.
The impetus for the development of such necrosis can be:
• intake of large portions of alcohol;
• old injuries;
• taking certain hormonal drugs.
4. Hip bursitis develops for the following reasons:
• infection in the joint bag with a gunshot or knife wound;
• violation of posture;
• long trainings in sports (especially in cycling);
• infection with prosthetics of the hip joint.
5. Rheumatoid arthritis may cause the following reasons:
• hypothermia;
• taking certain medications;
• some infectious diseases (measles, rubella);
• immune disorders.
6. Tuberculous arthritis develops when penetrating into the joint of tubercle bacillus by blood.
7. Hip dislocation may happen in an accident or falling from a great height. In this case, the person will experience severe pain and impaired gait.
In addition to the main reasons, cause inflammation of the hip joint can:
1. Permanent nervous strain and physical overwork.
2. Incorrect splicing of the pelvic and thigh bones after a fracture.
3. A sedentary lifestyle.
4. Infectious diseases that caused complications in the form of inflammation of the hip joint.
5. Living in poor environmental conditions.
6. metabolic disorders.
7. Lack of vitamin in the body.
Hip Inflammation: Symptoms and Signs
The symptomatology of hip inflammation depends on the specific cause that caused it. Thus, with various diseases, a person can suffer from such symptoms:
1. With purulent arthritis the patient may experience:
• pain on palpation;
• aching pains;
• impaired motor function of the joint.
The disease develops very quickly. A person in this condition has a sharp pain in the joint, which can be both with movements and at rest. With the progression of infection in humans, all signs of intoxication are observed: weakness, migraine, loss of appetite.
2. Osteoarthritist has three stages of progression, each of which is accompanied by “its” symptoms.
For the first stage aching joint pain that occurs after physical exertion is characteristic. At rest, the pain goes away.
For the second stage joint pains are inherent, which are aggravated. There may also be lameness and disruption of the muscles of the thigh.
For the third stage the disease is characterized by shortening of the sore leg, as well as pain that bothers day and night.
3. Aseptic necrosis accompanied by pain in the joint with good health of the person. In this case, the pain can be given to the groin area and the anterior thigh. Sometimes it is so pronounced that a person cannot step on his foot.
With the progression of the disease, lameness and muscle atrophy may appear.
4. Hip bursitis accompanied by pain on hip palpation and walking. Over time, the pain only intensifies and becomes acute. Fluid begins to accumulate in the joint bag, leading to friction of the tendons on the surface of the femur.
Also, bursitis is characterized by fever and swelling of the joint.
5. Rheumatoid arthritis you have three stages.
For the first stage the disease is characterized by swelling, fever, and joint inflammation.
For the second stage characteristic loss of joint mobility and severe pain.
For the third stage rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by joint deformation and a severe violation of its mobility.
Most often, rheumatoid arthritis affects both hip joints at once.
6. Tuberculous arthritis usually flows for a long time. At first, the patient feels weak and fatigued. Then the muscles of his thigh atrophy, and stiffness occurs in the joint.
Further pain and joint cavities arise. It accumulates fluid. Gradually, the joint begins to fester and an abscess forms. The patient feels malaise and severe pain in the joint.
Hip Inflammation: Diagnosis and Treatment
When the first signs of inflammation of the hip joint appear, consult a traumatologist. After examining the patient, the doctor may prescribe the following diagnostic procedures:
1. Palpation.
2. Ultrasound of the affected joint.
3. Radiography.
4. CT.
5. MRI.
6. General analysis of blood and urine.
The treatment for inflammation of this joint depends on the specific cause that caused it:
1. With purulent arthritis, 2-3 antibiotics are prescribed. If there is a lot of pus, then drainages are established and the joint is cleaned.
2. The treatment of osteoarthritis depends on the degree of the disease. If the condition is running, then the patient is prescribed endoprosthetics.
3. Aseptic necrosis can be treated with massage, gymnastics and drugs to improve blood properties. Sometimes surgical treatment is also used.
4. Bursitis can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. With purulent inflammation, an opening of the articular bag and its purification are prescribed.
5. Rheumatoid arthritis requires long-term treatment with cytostatics, glucocorticosteroids and anti-rheumatic drugs.
6. Tuberculous arthritis requires complex therapy. Anti-inflammatory drugs and drugs for tuberculosis are usually prescribed. Plaster is shown on the leg.
Hip Inflammation: Treatment and Prevention
To prevent the development of inflammation in this joint, doctors advise to adhere to the following recommendations:
1. Have an active lifestyle and exercise. Best if it is swimming, gymnastics or fitness.
2. Timely treat any disease and consult a doctor in time when the first pains in the hip joint appear.
3. Maintain a normal water balance in the body. To do this, you need to drink at least two liters of water per day.
4. Do not give excessive load on the legs.
5. Maintain optimal weight to prevent obesity.
6. Do not smoke and stop drinking alcohol.
7. Do not slouch.
8. Monitor the uric acid content in the body.
9. Limit the intake of salt and sugar.
10. Enrich your diet with dishes containing gelatin (jelly, jelly), and calcium (cottage cheese, kefir, fish).
