Rheumatoid arthritis is also associated with overall weakness and fatigue. Unlike osteoarthritis of the hip, which may occur only in one hip, rheumatoid arthritis typically occurs in both hips at the same time (and possibly other joints). Rheumatoid arthritis can occur in people of all ages, including children (where it is known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis), and is more common in women than men. This causes pain and swelling, but eventually, rheumatoid arthritis can cause the bone and cartilage of the joint itself to deteriorate. Rheumatoid arthritis typically causes a swelling of the synovial lining. This capsule has a special lining (the synovial lining) and is filled with lubricant (joint fluid) that helps the joint move smoothly. The hip joint, like other joints in the body, is protected by a special capsule that completely surrounds the joint. The inflammation is related to an immune system response rather than wear and tear. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disorder, that is, it affects your entire body and not just the hip joint. Note the complete loss of cartilage joint space between the ball and the socket over this 15-year interval. This hip dysplasia was not treated and 15 years later she had end-stage osteoarthritis of the hip (b). The patient started to have hip pain when she was 20 years-old (a). Two radiographs of a female patient showing acetabular dysplasia (a shallow hip socket). However, osteoarthritis may develop in people without these risk factors.

Structural problems with the hip joint (hip dysplasia, femoroacetabular impingement).

Osteoarthritis of the hip (and other parts of the body) has been associated with the following: Over time, osteoarthritis can degenerate or permanently damage the joint. If this smooth cartilage wears away, the remaining rough surfaces of the ball-and-socket grind against each other, causing pain. The inside of this ball-and-socket joint is lined with smooth cartilage to help the joint move easily. The hip joint consists of the ball-shaped end of the thigh bone (femoral head) which fits into the hip socket (acetabular socket). It is often described as the result of wear and tear on the joints, which explains why it is more common in older than younger people. Osteoarthritis means “arthritis of the bone” and is the most common form of arthritis. There is no cure for any type of arthritis, but there are ways to treat the pain and other associated symptoms. There are five main types of arthritis that can affect the hip joint. The type of arthritis you have may affect your treatment options. There are different types of arthritis that can affect the hip. The term arthritis literally means “inflammation of the joint.” Arthritis is a progressive disorder, which means that it typically starts gradually and gets worse with time.

Arthritis is one of the most common causes of pain in the hip.

Arthritis in lower leg