Article: HOW CAN I EASE THE PAIN IN MY ARTHRITIC HIP?

Byline: DR ALI

Q.I am 47 and in good health, apart from an arthritic hip, which makes me walk lopsidedly. I have had it since my 20s but the pain is now becoming unbearable. I am overweight because this limits my movements. I was listed for a resurfacing operation but the surgeon dissuaded me because he said it would not improve my mobility and I might regret it if the operation wasn't a success. Please can you help?

A.I think you are suffering from osteoarthritis (rather than rheumatoid arthritis), a degenerative disease that can affect most joints, especially weight-bearing ones such as hips, knees, ankles and back. Joints consist of two bone surfaces ...

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