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Arthritis
The number one cause of hip pain is arthritis,
specifically, osteoarthritis which is caused by wear and tear on the
bones. The number one reason for this abrasion is when the body has to
support too much weight. This could be caused from carrying heavy loads
consistently for years, but is more commonly a byproduct of being overweight.
Scientifically speaking, our hips form and develop in mass and strength
in proportion to the amount of weight our body was designed to hold.
So, if you are a small woman, your knees are meant to hold a smaller
amount of weight than if you are a six-foot tall man. Although the body
is very adaptable and can learn to hold different weights, a point can
be reached where the body is simply not comfortable supporting the excess
weight.
In some cases, along with surgery, a lifestyle
change needs to take place to keep chronic pain at bay. For instance,
diet should be addressed immediately and an exercise regime should ensue
following recovery from surgery.
Avascular necrosis
Avascular necrosis occurs when the tissue in the joints
literally die when the blood supply is cut off to the bones. This can
be a temporary blood supply loss or a permanent loss. Causes of avascular
necrosis can include alcoholism, steroids, or blood disorders.
In the early stages of avascular necrosis, pain only occurs when pressure
is put on the joint. However, as the necrosis worsens the pain is present
even while resting the joint. In many cases, the blood supply is lost
permanently and the damage tissue must be removed and replaced with a
hip replacement.
Mechanical abnormalities
Mechanical abnormalities are
rare, but can stem from childhood disfigurement or fractures that never
healed properly. Initially, the body will try to compensate for the abnormality.
However, as time passes, this will create wear and tear on other parts
of the body. Ultimately, the remedy for this can be hip replacement.
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