Degenerative Osteoarthritis
Degenerative Osteoarthritis of the hip refers to the loss of hyaline cartilage which covers the head of the femur and/or the inside surface of the acetabulum. The destruction of this cartilage can range from mild to severe and so can the range of symptoms. Degenerative osteoarthritis is most commonly the result of a hip that has simply worn out, although degenerative osteoarthritis can be accelerated with trauma.
In some cases, hip arthroscopy may provide limited pain relief for patients with mild degenerative osteoarthritis. Patients with moderate or severe degenerative osteoarthritis may require a total hip replacement to achieve complete pain relief from degenerative osteoarthritis.
