{"id":13,"date":"2026-07-21T22:26:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T22:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/conditions\/hip-osteoarthritis\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T04:29:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T01:29:57","slug":"hip-osteoarthritis","status":"publish","type":"afectiuni","link":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/conditions\/hip-osteoarthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip Osteoarthritis (Coxarthrosis)"},"content":{"rendered":"

“You have hip osteoarthritis” \u2014 and your mind jumps straight to a hip replacement.<\/strong> Here is the evidence-based reality: coxarthrosis progresses slowly, and in early and moderate stages a structured rehabilitation program can substantially reduce pain, protect mobility and postpone \u2014 sometimes avoid \u2014 surgery.<\/p>\n

What is hip osteoarthritis?<\/h2>\n

Hip osteoarthritis (coxarthrosis)<\/strong> is the gradual wearing of the cartilage lining the hip joint. As cartilage thins, the joint becomes inflamed and stiff, and the surrounding muscles weaken \u2014 a vicious cycle that accelerates decline unless it is interrupted with the right loading.<\/p>\n

Typical symptoms<\/h2>\n
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  • groin or outer-hip pain, sometimes radiating to the knee;<\/li>\n
  • morning stiffness, or stiffness after sitting;<\/li>\n
  • difficulty with socks, shoes, getting out of a car;<\/li>\n
  • a limp after longer walks; in bilateral cases, both hips are affected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Do you need a hip replacement?<\/h2>\n

    Not necessarily \u2014 and usually not yet.<\/strong> International guidelines put exercise therapy, education and weight management first. Lost cartilage does not regrow, but pain and function can improve substantially with the right program. A hip replacement is the solution for advanced stages that no longer respond \u2014 a decision made with your orthopaedic surgeon based on how you actually function, not on the X-ray alone.<\/p>\n

    Treatment at Medicine Park, Bucharest<\/h2>\n

    Your free first assessment<\/strong> at our English-speaking Sector 1 clinic measures hip mobility, glute strength and gait, and maps how the hip limits your daily life. Your plan may include:<\/p>\n

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    • manual therapy and osteopathy<\/strong> \u2014 joint and pelvis mobility;<\/li>\n
    • evidence-based strength work<\/strong> \u2014 glute and core programs proven to reduce arthritic pain;<\/li>\n
    • gait re-training<\/strong> and activity guidance \u2014 cycling, swimming, dosed walking;<\/li>\n
    • a home maintenance plan<\/strong> \u2014 results that last beyond the sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Already had a total hip replacement? Post-operative rehabilitation<\/strong> is just as decisive for your result \u2014 we cover that stage too.<\/p>\n

      How long does it take?<\/h2>\n

      Most patients feel clear improvement after 6\u20138 weeks of consistent work, then transition to a maintenance program. We re-assess periodically and adjust \u2014 osteoarthritis is managed over years, not weeks.<\/p>\n

      When to seek help<\/h2>\n

      The earlier you start, the more function you keep. Book an assessment if hip pain returns with every longer walk, morning stiffness lingers, or you notice yourself limping. Intense night pain or rapid loss of motion also deserves an orthopaedic imaging review.<\/p>\n

      No referral needed.<\/strong> Call 0727 464 464<\/strong> \u2014 free first assessment, English-speaking team, central Bucharest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      A hip osteoarthritis diagnosis does not automatically mean a hip replacement. In early and moderate stages, guided exercise and manual therapy can reduce pain and protect your mobility for years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"regiune":[3],"class_list":["post-13","afectiuni","type-afectiuni","status-publish","hentry","regiune-hip-pelvis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni\/13","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/afectiuni"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni\/13\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49,"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni\/13\/revisions\/49"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"regiune","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regiune?post=13"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}