The femur, which enters the acetabulum of the nameless, forms the hip joint. Soft slide provides hyaline cartilage. In the case of his slightest change, there may be pain in the hip joint, giving up in the leg. Basically, this happens as a result of a constant heavy load.
Causes of leg pain in the hip
The causes of pain in the joints are very diverse:
- injuries;
- diseases that cause inflammation of soft tissues;
- infectious processes that can damage not only the main joint, but also the periarticular region.
For physical injuries of the pelvis, you need to urgently contact a specialist who will determine the extent of the damage and, if necessary, prescribe a treatment. Otherwise, delaying the process can lead to disastrous consequences, up to lifelong disability. Cure such a malaise at a neglected stage will be possible only with the help of surgeons.
Pains of nontraumatic nature are most often associated with the development of such diseases as:
- osteoarthritis;
- osteoporosis;
- osteoarthritis;
- various infectious arthritis.
In some cases, unpleasant sensations arise as a result of deterioration of the blood supply to the bones. Complications lead to the fact that the surface of the joints changes - the cartilage is damaged, the synovial membrane of the joint changes, and the amount of fluid decreases.
Symptomatology for pain in the hip joint
Usually hip pains appear imperceptibly, but sometimes it happens acutely, and sounds like a sudden lumbago. Most often, discomfort begins to develop actively in the lumbar region, slowly moving to the hip joint and even the knee. As a result, it becomes difficult for a person to bend his leg and move normally. Disregarded symptoms can lead to complex changes in the knee joint. And in the future to return it to its former state it will be possible only with the help of a scalpel and high-class specialists.
For the timely determination of the cause of pain, it is desirable to conduct a differentiated diagnosis. The cause of the problem may be:
- osteochondrosis ;
- muscle spasms;
- disorder of the nervous system.
Each diagnosis requires special treatment.
Diseases that lead to pain in the hip joint when flexing the leg
The most dangerous causes of joint pain in the pelvic region is a fracture and aseptic necrosis of the head of the bone:
- Fracture is considered one of the most serious problems, especially in people of age. This leads to a sharp decline in human activity. In addition, the recovery period at this age occurs with certain complications. Over the years, the risk of bone fractures only grows, especially if there is such a disease as osteoporosis.
- Aseptic necrosis of the head of the bone is the destruction of the joint, which occurs as a result of a decrease in its blood supply. In general, this may be due to the intake of hormonal drugs or the occurrence of thrombosis.
Other causes of pain in the hip joint with the raising of the foot, although less dangerous, are more common:
- Arthritis is an inflammation of the joint. Most often it occurs in the elderly. In the presence of this disease, there are pains in the inguinal region, which give to the anterior and lateral parts of the thigh.
- Inflammation of the fluid sac, which serves as a lubricant in the joint. Unpleasant sensations appear in the gluteal region and increase with pressure on the affected side. In this case, surgery often helps. Unfortunately, pain in the leg can occur even after hip arthroplasty.
- An infection that can be caused by streptococci and influenza viruses.