Deteriation Of Hips

[nohorn]

How fast does osteo arthritis progress? Does such a condition ever stay static?

Thanks squad, et al

[Sqad]

nohorn....difficult question to answer.

Basically OA of the hip is a progressive condition, getting worse with age and it can either be a slow progress or a rapid one.

Early on it tends to be slow, but once the pain and disability kick in, the condition tends to deteriorate quickly.

Also if one hip is operated on, then the other hip, hitherto quiet, tend to deteriorate rapidly.

This, I am afraid , is a generalised approach to your question.

[woofgang]

in addition to Sqad's answer, other factors can affect the speed of deterioration. some people's bone tends to crumble faster than others, heavier people will have faster degeneration than thinner people (think mechanical grinding). A single joint issue can be the result of an injury and this may be managed for years without significant change, especially if any resulting joint misalignment can be corrected.
Bit of a piece of string answer but the best I can do. Shout if you want any more info.

[nohorn]

Thanks to both of you, very interesting.. Guess that's what I am in for,