Non-operative Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis in the Hip.

ABSTRACT: With the increased disability associated with osteoarthritis (OA) progression, and the significant socioeconomic burden of joint replacement surgeries, there is a need for more reliable conservative treatments for patients presenting with hip OA. Most studies of OA treatments involve the knee. We conducted a literature search and reviewed non-operative hip OA treatment recommendations by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International, the American College of Rheumatology, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, as well as Cochrane Reviews. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroid injections are the most supported and recommended options for hip OA; other medications with potential benefits for short-term pain relie

SUBMITTER: Nicholas E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10626931 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature