Hip pain: what does it mean

What exactly is a worn hip?

A “worn” hip means a deterioration of the articular cartilage, this protective tissue that prevents the bones from eroding against each other. When this cartilage drops off or disappears, the friction leads to  pain, stiffness, and sometimes inflammation : this is osteoarthritis of the hip (or coxarthrosis).

The main causes?

A set of factors, often mixed:

• Genetic tendency: some families are more affected.
• Overweight: every extra kilo raises the load on the joint.
• Physical occupations or repeated sports: heavy work or repetitive movements boosts