Ankylosis of the Hip
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Definition:
Arthritis of the hip, resembling rheumatoid arthritis, which may progress to bony ankylosis with lipping of vertebral margins; the disease is more common in the male, often with rheumatoid factor absent an the HLA antigen present. There is striking association with B27 tissue type and the strong familia aggregation suggest an important genetic factor.
Symptoms- Pain and stiffness in the hip
- Loss of ROM in the hip
Causes- Chronic inflammation
- Possible immune mechanism
Treatment- Hip ROM and stretching
- Hip strengthening exercises
- Core stabilization exercises
- Postural program
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