Definition:

Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the hip which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.

Symptoms:

• Pain the hip
• Swelling in the hip
• Loss of ROM in the hip
• Pain with walking
• Altered gait pattern
• Stiffness in the hip

Causes:

• Hip joint injury
• Age related
• Overweight
• Genetic factor

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching exercises
• Lower extremity strengthening exercises
• Gait program