{"id":875,"date":"2025-06-26T12:40:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasosdeligeorgis.gr\/?post_type=pathiseis&p=875"},"modified":"2025-07-04T11:13:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T08:13:00","slug":"hip-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"pathiseis","link":"https:\/\/tasosdeligeorgis.gr\/en\/pathiseis\/hip-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip Arthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is hip arthritis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hip arthritis is a common condition that affects a large percentage of the population over the age of 50, but can also affect younger individuals, although more rarely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a common cause of pain and stiffness in the hip joint. It can cause problems even in simple daily activities such as getting up from a chair or bed, walking, or putting on socks or shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since arthritis tends to worsen over time, it is best to start managing it early to reduce its impact on quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the anatomy of the hip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The hip is one of the largest joints in the body. It consists of a hollow surface on the pelvis called the acetabulum and a spherical surface, the femoral head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The articular surfaces of the acetabulum and the femoral head are covered by articular cartilage\u2014a smooth surface that allows for smooth gliding and absorbs shock during movement and weight-bearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hip joint is surrounded by the joint capsule, a thin membrane that produces synovial fluid. This fluid nourishes and lubricates the cartilage, reducing friction and improving movement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Types of hip arthritis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hip Osteoarthritis: What is it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease in which the articular cartilage deteriorates and breaks down over time. As the cartilage degenerates, it loses its smooth texture and becomes thinner, leading to friction between the bones and making movement painful. Osteoarthritis progresses slowly, and pain and stiffness worsen over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What causes hip osteoarthritis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Osteoarthritis does not have a single specific cause, but several factors contribute to its development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n