Coxarthrosis (coxae - hip, arthrosis - degeneration) is otherwise a degenerative disease of the hip joints. The essence of the degeneration is the gradual destruction of the hip articular cartilage until the subcartilage layer of the bone is exposed. The damage causes secondary inflammation in the joint, which also affects the capsule and ligaments, leading to their fibrosis. The result is a painful restriction of the range of motion and pain when loading the hip with body weight.

Degeneration of the hip joint is accompanied by pain in the groin when walking, limitation of the mobility of the hip joint and the possible feeling of jumping when making movements with the lower limb. Advanced forms of degeneration are characterized by severe pain, stiffening of the hip joint and shortening of the length of the lower limb, causing limp and even difficulty in changing position.

Treatment of osteoarthritis is mainly symptomatic - its aim is to relieve pain and prevent the joint deformation from getting worse. Treatment is aimed at limiting the factor accelerating the degenerative process. Conservative management includes: joint relief, modification of physical activity, rehabilitation, biological therapies (plasma with concentrated platelets), and the use of painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs. In selected patients, it is recommended to perform hip arthroscopy, which allows to remove changes that could lead to rapid destruction of the joint. The advanced stage of coxarthrosis requires arthroplasty, i.e. implantation of an artificial hip prosthesis.