Osteoarthritis of the hip joints: possibilities of local therapy

Abstract

Osteoarthritis of the hip joints is one of the most common pathology of the musculoskeletal system. The issues of its therapy are discussed in all clinical recommendations and recently more and more attention has been paid to the introduction of hyaluronic acid preparations. In the Russian recommendations for the treatment of coxarthrosis, this recommendation has a high level of credibility and evidence and is based on a significant number of studies confirming the safety and effectiveness of this therapy in the long term. The article provides data from some studies, as well as the conclusions of the European Consensus Group on intra-articular administration of hyaluronic acid, which prescribes indications and contraindications for the introduction of drugs into the hip joints. The issue of choosing a specific drug among a variety of forms is also discussed and a clinical example of the administration of hyaluronic acid to a patient with osteoarthritis of the hip joints under ultrasound control is considered. A detailed technique of drug administration is described. When considering this clinical example, the good tolerability of the drug, the accuracy of the administration of the drug, as well as the long-term results of the safety and effectiveness of therapy in the form of pain reduction and the absence of the need for NSAIDs are demonstrated.