Patients with hip structural instability present with pain, mobility issues, and potentially decreased range of motion. The hip joint, susceptible to osteoarthritis and fractures, may require hip replacement surgery to address these problems and improve quality of life.
Patients with hip structural instability often present with symptoms that indicate hip joint issues, such as pain, difficulty with mobility, and potentially instability or a decreased range of motion. The hip, being a multiaxial ball-and-socket joint, is designed to support the weight of the body and provide stability during activities such as standing and walking. However, it is prone to conditions like osteoarthritis or can sustain fractures, particularly in the femoral neck as seen in the elderly or in those with osteoporosis. These injuries can result in severe pain, mobility issues, and may lead to complications such as necrosis from disrupted blood supply, or increased morbidity and mortality rates following surgery for a fracture. Total hip replacement surgery, which involves fitting the head of the femur into a cup with a hard plastic-like lining, is a common procedure to alleviate the disability caused by these conditions.