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What is
Causing this Pain in My Hip?
Arthritis is a disease
that involves the breakdown of cartilage that would otherwise allow
the joint to move smoothly. The cartilage lines the articulating, or
moving surfaces of the bone that makes up the joint. When the gliding
surface that is formed by the cartilage is worn away, the bones grind
against each other, causing pain and limiting joint movement.
Though researchers have labored for decades, arthritis continues to
be an ailment without a non-surgical cure. The most common form of arthritis
is called osteoarthritis, affecting an estimated 20 million Americans.
This year alone, 200,000 Americans will be left with no alternative
but to alleviate their pain through a hip replacement procedure.
Approximately 600,000 total joints are performed each year in the United
States. An estimated 85-95 percent of these total joints will still
be functioning after ten years, based on research reported in orthopaedic
journals. How well your total joint performs depends upon many factors
including: your condition prior to surgery, including your anatomy,
your weight and activity level, your willingness to follow your surgeon’s
instructions before and after surgery, as well as the quality and placement
of the implant that your surgeon chooses.
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DISCLAIMER
This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not
intended to replace advice from your personal physician.
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