25/05/2026
Month Of May is "International Arthritis Awareness Month".
From conducting an Arthritis Awareness Camp at Yashoda Super Specialty Hospitals, to participating as faculty at the National Hip 360 Degree Conference — the message remains the same:
Arthritis of any form is crippling, but Hip arthritis is often more severe than knee arthritis in terms of functional disabilities , yet patients tend to ignore symptoms till mobility is seriously affected.
Key points for public awareness:
• Hip degeneration can severely impact walking, balance, sitting & overall independence.
• Pain may present in the groin, thigh or even lower back, leading to delayed diagnosis
• Persistent stiffness, limp or difficulty in daily activities should never be ignored.
• Early diagnosis and timely intervention can significantly improve quality of life.
• Modern hip replacement techniques today offer excellent pain relief and faster recovery.
Awareness and timely treatment remain the key to active aging and better mobility.
