ABOUT YOUR HIP PAIN
(1) Osteoarthritis (OA)
Description - Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis is one of the most common form of joint diseases (arthritis) that affects millions of people around the world. Osteoarthritis is caused by cartilage loss in a joint, and involves with symptoms like joint pain, stiffness, locking or tenderness. Non-surgical treatment only slows the progression of disease and relieves the pain while Osteoarthritis develops gradually over the time. Otherwise, surgical treatment such as artificial joint replacement surgery is the only option after all.
CAUSES - (1) congenital disorder of joints, (2) diabetes, (3) inflammatory diseases, (4) joint (or ligament) injury, (5) obesity, (6) septic arthritis
To learn more about Osteoarthritis on Wikipedia
(2) Avascular Necrosis (of femoral head)
Description - Avascular Necrosis is a disease associated with cellular death of bone due to interruption of blood supply. Avascular Necrosis often leads to destruction of joint articular surfaces.
CAUSES - alcoholism, excessive steroid use
To learn more about Avascular Necrosis on Wikipedia
(3) Rheumatoid Arthritis
Description - Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a disease wherein the immune system attacks the body. With Rheumatoid Arthritis, white blood cells attack the synovium (lining of the joints) causing joint inflammation and pain. This inflammation causes destruction of the joint cartilage, and it causes pain while the joint is in motion. This is a chronic disease where in the patient occasionally feels pain on his (or her) joints, but may progress gradually in terms of its intensity. Joint Replacement is still superior treatment option in terms of pain relief and range of motion improvement.
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To learn more about Rheumatoid Arthritis on Wikipedia
TREATMENT AT WELLTON HOSPITAL
Total Knee Arthroplasty (Total Knee Replacement) and Total Hip Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement) at WELLTON HOSPITAL offers advantages including fast recovery, minimized blood loss, small scar and affordable cost.
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| Total Knee Arthroplasty (or Total Knee Replacement) with Minimally Invasive Approach at Wellton Hospital |
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| Total Hip Arthroplasty (or Total Hip Replacement) with Minimally Invasive Approach at Wellton Hospital |
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