The term hip arthrosis covers all the degenerative diseases of the hip that cause the progressive degeneration of the cartilage between the femoral head and the socket. Accordingly, nearby structures (such as bones, joint capsule, and muscles) get damaged and that leads to the creation of new bone protrusions – Osteophites, at the edges of the socket and of the femoral head.

Different conditions and diseases can lead to the development of hip arthrosis.

The most common is the primary (idiopathic) arthrosis for which the cause has not yet been ascertained although it is considered to be caused by a genetic predisposition.

Secondary hip arthrosis is caused by different illnesses, development abnormalities during childhood and injuries (such as hip fractures).

The first simptom is pain when walking. The pain is usually located in the groin, from where it spreads to the upper leg and knee area. Sometimes it can be present in the sacral spine. With the further development of the degenerative process joint movements are reduced (the patient can have difficulties putting his socks and shoes on), the pain becomes more frequent and is present during nighttime as well.