Written for patients: what happens inside the joint, what works without surgery, and when the time for an operation arrives. Surgery is the last resort, not the first choice.
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Terminology explained
What the words in your radiology report and in these articles actually mean, from osteoarthritis to the implant, in plain language.
Non-surgical treatment controls pain and preserves the function of the hip, but it does not restore cartilage. A realistic expectation is part of the treatment.
At the consultation we look at your X-ray together and I tell you what stage the joint is at and what the next step is. Seeing a surgeon does not mean surgery.
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AI · answers from the site’s content
AI can make mistakes and does not replace a consultation. In an emergency, call 112.
