Osteoarthritis of the Hip (Hip Arthritis): "Degenerative Joint Disease" can cause pain, stiffness, and cartilage breakdown
Edited By: Seth S. Leopold, M.D.
Last updated Friday, January 18, 2008
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CopingWhat are some strategies for coping with hip arthritis on the job? Looking for a "light duty" alternative to heavy manual
labor is one good approach for coping with osteoarthritis of the hip.
Many
patients who work at desks find that prolonged sitting in one position is
associated with stiffness and pain upon first arising, so periodically
standing, stretching, or moving the hip through an arc of motion can be helpful
at minimizing this “start-up” pain.What are some adaptive aids or tools for coping with hip arthritis? For some patients, particularly those who cannot
tolerate surgical interventions for medical or other personal reasons, use of a
cane, crutches, or a walker can be of use.What are some resources for people with hip arthritis? For more information about arthritis, contact the
Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org).
For more information about orthopedic surgery, contact
the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (www.aaos.org). Surgery for hip arthritis at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call the Bone & Joint Surgery Center at 206-598-BONE (2663) or Eastside Specialty Clinic at 425-646-7777 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA
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