{"id":1507,"date":"2022-05-20T08:53:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T08:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drnirajvora.com\/blog\/?p=1507"},"modified":"2025-05-02T06:41:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T06:41:09","slug":"how-to-reduce-the-risk-of-hip-osteoarthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drnirajvora.com\/blog\/how-to-reduce-the-risk-of-hip-osteoarthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce the Risk of Hip Osteoarthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hip osteoarthritis impacts millions of patients every year around the globe. It significantly dampens the quality of life of the patients gradually impairing the ability of the patient to have a normal life. This pain, loss of mobility and decline of the normal functions happens at an accelerated rate in elder adults (60+).<\/p>\n

Though hip replacement surgery in Mumbai<\/a> helps a patient restore the function of the hip and mobility, it is only considered the last stage resort \u2013 when other non-surgical treatment options fail. \u201cThe increase and faster need for hip replacement surgery is the point of concern here. In 60% of the cases a patient had to undergo hip replacement surgery within 3 years of hip arthritis showing up\u201d, says the top orthopaedic<\/a> and hip replacement surgeon in Mumbai<\/a> Dr Niraj Vora. According to him, the risk of hip arthritis and the need for hip replacement surgery can be prevented by improving the awareness of hip osteoarthritis and adhering to a joint-healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

In this blog with inputs from a top hip replacement and orthopaedic surgeon in Mumbai<\/strong>, Dr Niraj Vora, we help you understand hip osteoarthritis and then give tips the reduce the risk of hip osteoarthritis. Read on:<\/p>\n

What is hip osteoarthritis?<\/h3>\n

Osteoarthritis<\/strong> is a most common form of arthritis where the cartilage that cushions the joint bones wears down and causes the bones to rub on each other. This results in pain, tenderness, swelling, and loss of mobility and over time, even function. Osteoarthritis is an irreversible condition that can happen to any joint; osteoarthritis happening to the hip joint is called hip osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n

The hip being a central part of our skeletal system plays a key role in our body mechanics. Hence, arthritis to this joint can be aggravating condition that severely dampens the quality of life of the patient making his everyday life quite painful.<\/p>\n

How do reduce the risk of osteoarthritis?<\/h3>\n

Hip replacement surgery is a proven and final treatment option that can completely replace the problematic hip. However, it is a major procedure that is considered a final resort. Though there are non-surgical treatments for hip osteoarthritis, their efficiency prior health of the hip.<\/p>\n

So the best way forward for a regular person is to reduce the risk of hip osteoarthritis<\/strong> developing altogether. If you are aged below 40, then here are a few ways to reduce the risk of hip osteoarthritis<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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  1. Exercise:<\/strong>Exercise is your best friend when it comes to reducing the risk of arthritis. Weight training and cardio for the younger folk can strengthen the bones and joints while nourishing the cartilage. Elder adults can choose low impact exercise like jogging or walking to accrue the benefits.<\/li>\n
  2. Healthy Diet:\u00a0<\/strong>The exercise must be duly followed up with a diet plan that can provide the musculoskeletal system with enough nutrients. A balanced diet with calcium-rich foods and protein can help you improve your bone and muscular strength.<\/li>\n
  3. Control weight:<\/strong>Weight puts more stress on the hip joints further aggravating them to develop osteoarthritis. So overweight individuals must always focus on maintaining a healthy weight to reduce the risk of developing arthritis.<\/li>\n
  4. Consultation with hip specialist:<\/strong>Certain body conditions further increase the risk of arthritis (Diabetes). When the patients are not aware of their condition they inadvertently increase the risk of developing arthritis. So it is always advised to consult a hip specialist if one is diagnosed with any health conditions that can impact the hip health in the longer run.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are living in Mumbai and are looking for help from a hip specialist in Mumbai<\/a> regarding the prevention of hip osteoarthritis, a best orthopaedic and hip replacement surgeon in Mumbai<\/a> Dr Niraj Vora<\/a> can help you. You can contact him here: +91-22-6686 8600<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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