What Causes Chronic Hip Pain?
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is sometimes referred to as “degenerative” or “wear-and-tear” arthritis, and is the most common type of arthritis. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage covering the bone ends gradually wears away. At its most advanced stage, the joint cartilage is completely eroded – down to the bone. Degeneration of joint cartilage and changes in underlying bone and supporting tissues lead to pain, stiffness, movement problems and activity limitations. All joints may be affected by osteoarthritis, but it is often more painful in weight-bearing joints -hip, knee, spine.
