cartilage drops off or disappears, the friction leads to pain, stiffness, and sometimes inflammation : this is osteoarthritis of the hip (or coxarthrosis).
The main causes?
A set of factors, often mixed:
- Genetic tendency: some families are more affected.
- Overweight: every extra kilo raises the load on the joint.
- Physical occupations or repeated sports: heavy work or repetitive movements boosts wear and tear.
- History of injuries (fractures, dislocations) or joint diseases such as polyarthritis.
- Morning stiffness that enhances with movement.
- Hip pain when walking, climbing
