Osteoarthritis of the hip can get worse, but there are ways to slow the progression of the disease.
Osteoarthritis is primarily caused by joint degeneration, which is associated with articular cartilage damage. Once degenerative cartilage damage occurs it is often irreversible because the cartilage proliferative function is lost over the long course of the disease, and the chronically exposed subchondral bone loses its vitality, making it difficult for the cartilage to grow again. So osteoarthritis gets worse with age and joint use.
Although the condition can get worse, there are ways to slow the progression of osteoarthritis. For example, maintaining a proper body weight; avoiding strenuous joint exercises such as hiking and climbing; paying attention to the intake of calcium, protein and vitamin D in the diet; and avoiding trauma to the joints as much as possible, etc. To a certain extent, these methods can slow down the degeneration of the joints.
Patients with osteoarthritis of the hip, if joint pain, swelling, limited movement and other symptoms, should promptly consult a physician to determine the severity of the disease, and then targeted treatment.