Hip pain is known to be a very common health complaint that affects people’s lives, including doing the simplest activities.
One of the major causes of sudden hip pain is hip fracture. As people age, the possibility of having a fractured hip increases. This is because falls are more likely and bones become thinner, according to medical observers. Meanwhile, osteoporosis sufferers can get a fracture from simple, daily activities, not just from a big fall or injury.
Other causes of hip pain include tendinitis, strain, osteonecrosis, sciatica, bursitis, arthritis and infection.
Due to these hip pain problems, several people opt for a hip replacement surgery.Hip replacement surgery refers to the procedure wherein the injured part of the hip is removed and eventually substituted with a new device. The procedure’s prognosis is good; however it is startling that there might be problems caused by faulty devices.The allegations against DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. and metal-on-metal products serve as an example. According to medical studies, fewer than 50% of people with a hip fracture return to their former level of activity. Thus, hip problem may change the quality of life significantly.
References:
nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003179.htm
hippain.com/Fracture-Or-Broken.html
emedicine.medscape.com/article/87043-overview
