Arthritis of the Hip (Hip Arthritis). Diagnostics

How is hip arthritis identified?

If hip arthritis is suspected we at Schön Klinik initially assess hip mobility by carrying out a physical examination. This will allow capsular swelling and malpositions of the joints to be felt. Pain related to movement can be detected by various hand grip and examination techniques and confirm any initial suspicions.

An X-ray is the most important pointer.

Whether the hip joint is damaged and how advanced wear and tear is, can easily be seen on an X-ray.

Whether the hip joint is damaged and how advanced wear and tear is, can easily be seen on an X-ray.

Imaging procedures are indispensable for diagnosing hip arthritis. An X-ray examination is the first and most important pointer. In most cases, an image of the joint from several different angles will be sufficient. Change to the bony shape of the joint can be identified without problem. It is also possible to say something from narrowed joint spaces about cartilage wear in the joint – the less cartilage in the joint, the narrower the joint space.

Nuclear spin tomography [MRI] and ultrasound for further clarification.

In addition to an X-ray, ultrasound examinations, magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) or computed tomography (CT) can also be used to diagnose hip arthritis.

With suspected rheumatoid arthritis or bacterial joint inflammation, a blood test may also be necessary or even a puncture of the joint.

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Pavel Dufek


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