There are a number of causes for hip and knee pain. The most common is osteoarthritis. Which simply means the wear and tear generally related to age.
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FAQ
What causes hip pain?
The most common is osteoarthritis (wear and tear, generally related to age). Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition whereby the lining of the joint becomes extremely inflamed and starts to destroy the healthy articular cartilage.
The most common is osteoarthritis (wear and tear, generally related to age). Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition whereby the lining of the joint becomes extremely inflamed and starts to destroy the healthy articular cartilage.
Your hip
In some cases it may be best to replace both hip joints during the same operation. This tends to be in some patients who are confined to a wheelchair or who suffer from extreme stiffness or pain and think that rehabilitation after one may be made extremely difficult because of arthritis in the other hip. Recovery and rehabilitation tend to be a little bit more difficult and uncomfortable in the first few weeks after surgery, but there is the advantage of less total time off work for recovery.
Hip replacements
Similar to hip pain, it may require a half knee replacement or Total knee arthoplasty.
Your knee
In some cases it may be best to replace both knee joints during the same operation.
Your knee replacement
The decision for surgery should be made by the patient in conjunction with the orthopaedic surgeon.
Your surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes knee pain?
Similar to hip pain, it may require a half knee replacement or Total knee arthoplasty.