And, in osteoarthritis of the hip, the affected leg may appear shorter. The number one symptom is pain. Irritation and pressure on nerve endings, as well as muscle tension and fatigue, cause the pain. The pain can progress from mild soreness and aching with movement to severe pain, even when resting. The second symptom is loss of easy movement, such as bending or rising normally.
Morning stiffness is a problem for many people.
This lack of mobility, in turn, often causes the muscles serving the knee or hip to weaken, and overall body coordination suffers. Time consuming and costly diagnostic procedures are not required. There is no cure for arthritis, but the past decade has seen dramatic new ways to manage the pain, lack of mobility and fatigue that are among the most disabling symptoms. This new treatment lubricates the knees and can reduce pain for 9-12 months. Three to five injections are given into the knee, one week apart.