The Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care has announced that knee joint degeneration affects individuals starting from the age of 45, those with severe obesity, and those with congenital deformities of the legs.
The German institute added that the risk of developing this condition also increases due to jobs that require strenuous physical effort, as well as continuous physical strain from excessive exercise.
Symptoms of hip joint degeneration include pain in the hip joint during strenuous physical activity, which may extend to the knee, in addition to feelings of knee stiffness, for example, in the morning after waking up. It is advisable to consult a doctor upon noticing these symptoms, as ignoring hip joint degeneration may lead to limited mobility, negatively impacting quality of life.
**Medication and Exercise Treatment**
Although there is no cure for hip joint degeneration, early diagnosis helps in managing it and halting its progression through medication like anti-inflammatory painkillers and various surgical interventions, ranging from arthroscopy to correcting congenital deformities, up to the installation of a prosthetic joint, alongside physical therapy.
Hip joint degeneration can also be addressed through joint-friendly sports such as cycling and swimming, as well as weight reduction and wearing appropriate, comfortable shoes that can absorb shocks.
