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Adult Hip Conditions: OsteoarthritisPresentation:%u2022Joint pain increasing during activity and decreasing with rest%u2022Commonly affects weight-bearing joints (hip and knee)%u2022Joint crepitus and tenderness%u2022Bone swelling: Heberden's nodes (DIP), Bouchard's nodes (PIP)Risk factors:%u2022Old age and overweightX-ray findings (LOSS):%u2022L - Loss of joint space%u2022O - Osteophytes%u2022S - Subchondral cysts%u2022S - Subchondral sclerosisManagement:%u2022Pain management: Paracetamol, NSAIDs%u2022Weight reduction and physiotherapy%u2022Joint replacement surgery (last resort)
