Hip Pain and Treatment in Coventry with Coventry Chiropractors and Physiotherapists here at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic. View our Hip 3d animated model listed under “Types of Pain” in our “Hip Pain”Section
Hip Osteonecrosis
Hip Osteonecrosis also called avascular necrosis, is caused by reduction of the blood supply to bone. Hip Osteonecrosis occurs when there is an reduced level of the blood supply to the head of the femur (the ball) of the ball-and-socket hip joint. The reduced level of normal blood supply causes decrease in oxygen and nutrients supply to the bone, and the bone then dies. When the bone dies, the strength of the bone is greatly reduced, and the bone may collapse.
What causes Hip Osteonecrosis?
The causes of hip Osteonecrosis are unknown. Because the cartilage looses the support of the bone underneath itself, the joint surface is swiftly worn away, and the onset of arthritis quickly progresses.
Hip Osteonecrosis cases are associated with the use of steroids or alcoholism. Other factors for developing Hip Osteonecrosis include lupus, sickle cell disease and trauma to the hip, dislocation or fracture, genetic disorders also may play a part in this condition.
What are the symptoms of Hip Osteonecrosis?
Hip Osteonecrosis the warning signs are the onset hip pain and difficulty walking.
Common symptoms of Hip Osteonecrosis include:
- Aching pain in the groin
- Movement of the hip resulting in pain
- Pain when walking or walking with a limp
How is the diagnosis of Hip Osteonecrosis made?
The two tests that are used in diagnosing and treating hip Osteonecrosis are x-rays and MRIs. The X-ray may be completely normal, or it may show severe damage to the hip joint. If the X-ray is normal, an MRI will be undertaken to look for signs of hip Osteonecrosis.
Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy
The lasers used at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic are certified as Cold Laser.For the past 30 years the technology of Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low Level Laser Therapy) has been formally accepted in North America and in many other parts of the world such as Europe, Russia and Japan. In all this time there have been no recorded long-term adverse effects from low level laser therapy. It is considered to be non-invasive, painless and safe.
Cold Laser Therapy uses laser light energy to stimulate cells to function optimally. In the body, light sensitive chromophores and other elements within the cell absorb energy, initiating a series of important photochemical changes such as increased production of ATP. The mitochondria and Kreb’s Cycle stimulation initiates the production of ATP,
View our Hip 3d animated model listed under “Types of Pain” in our “Hip Pain”Section
