Diseases of the hip joints in women

Diseases of the hip joint in women can lead over time to the restriction of his motor activity up to until complete immobility, a change in gait due to shortening of the diseased limb, the development of permanent pain and disability. Women are more likely to develop these diseases due to the peculiarities of the structure of the pelvis, the time of pregnancy and childbirth and the propensity to develop diseases that are the root cause of the lesion the joint.

Peculiarities of the structure of pelvic bones in women

In the formation of the pelvic joint, the acetabulum is involved, it is located on the hip bone and the head of the femur. Hyaline cartilage, covering both bone formations, performs amortization, softening and protective functions. Part of the acetabulum is occupied by a loose fatty tissue. Pelvic bones in women are thinner, smooth and fragile than in men. The joint is covered with a capsule and strengthened internally with two ligaments, three longitudinal and circular ligaments are located externally.

The main causes of the development of diseases in women

Abnormalities from the hip may be:

• traumatic origin;
• have an infectious nature;
• be genetically determined or innate,
• arise against the background of systemic diseases of the body.

The main diseases of the hip joint in women are:

• Deforming arthrosis or coxarthrosis- disease caused by the destruction of cartilage and deformation of structures.
• Arthritis or coxitis- Inflammation of soft tissues, which can be caused by diseases of an infectious or viral nature, increased stress or metabolic disorders.
• Aseptic necrosis of the femoral head- destruction of bone tissue, it can develop as a result of untimely or inadequately conducted treatment of hip injuries, prolonged use of hormonal drugs, alcoholism.
• Congenital dysplasia, caused by a defect in the uterine development of the bone.
• Inflammatory diseases.
• Injuries(dislocations and fractures).

Clinical manifestations

The presence of such damage can be evidenced by the following clinical manifestations:

• pain of varying intensity and duration, manifested at different times (after exercise, at rest, at night);
• limitation of motor activity;
• redness (congestion) of the skin in the thigh;
• local increase in temperature (hyperthermia);
• the presence of edema;
• crunch;
• change in limb length;
• a different degree of atrophy of the hip muscles;
• change of gait.

Neuralgia of the sciatic nerve in women - causes, clinical manifestations, features of treatment

The inflammatory process in the sciatic nerve (neuralgia or sciatica) can develop as:

1. Primary species, the cause of it is traumatic damage, an infectious disease or a long time spent in a cold room.
2. Wear secondary character- when the disease is formed as a result of infringement of the roots of the sciatic nerve, which can be caused by the presence vertebral hernia or bone proliferation, spinal congestion, muscle spasm, developing in chronic osteochondrosis.

There is pain in the lumbar region, rapidly spreading along the nerve to the leg, numbness of the skin, restriction of motor activity.

A special feature of the treatment is the anesthetic treatment and the appointment of a course of manual therapy.

Dysplasia in women

The rudiments of the organs of the musculoskeletal system are laid by the end of the first month of pregnancy, and its development occurs after the baby starts walking alone. A developmental disorder can occur at any time after the onset of its formation.

Under dysplasia is understood as a violation of the formation of connective tissue, which leads to increased mobility (hypermobility) of the joint.

Dysplasia can be caused by incorrect formation of any of the structures of the hip joint:

• flattened acetabulum;
• weak ligaments;
• an underdeveloped cartilaginous rim surrounding the hollow.

Disease in adult women can be manifested by a shortening of the limb, a symptom of a click (slipping), limited hip withdrawal.

For treatment, a special set of exercises, massage and physiotherapy methods of treatment are used.

Aseptic necrosis

The development of aseptic necrosis is caused by the deterioration or complete disappearance of the blood supply of a certain area of ​​bone tissue, and it eventually begins to deteriorate.

The reason for this process can be:

• untimely or inadequate treatment of trauma;
• impaired blood circulation due to obstruction of the vessel;
• excessive loads;
• chronic alcoholism;
• prolonged uncontrolled intake of some medications;
• some systemic diseases;
• proven decompression.

Prevention

In order not to provoke the development of diseases a woman should pay attention to her way of life, if possible, get rid of excess weight, avoid overloading the joints. When there are any clinical manifestations of hip joint disease, it is urgent to see a doctor for diagnosis and appropriate therapy.

When the first signs of illness appear, you need to see a doctor. You can get advice from a rheumatologist, traumatologist or orthopedist, a physiotherapist or neurologist, and he will send you to the necessary treatment from a suitable doctor.