Hip Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most often in older people. This disease affects the tissue covering the ends of bones in a joint (cartilage).

Symptoms:

• Severe Pain in the hips and thighs
• Swelling
• Morning Stiffness
• Restricted movement of the hip
• Limited range of motion

Investigations:

• Physical examination
• X-ray
• Blood tests 

Non – surgical Treatments:

• Dry Needling
• Steroid and Hyaluronic Acid Image Guided Injections
• Image Guided Calcific Barbotage