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.
Excess weight directly increases the load on the hip joint. While walking, the joint takes more force than body weight, which is why every kilogram matters.
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.
