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A hip joint cyst is characterized by the appearance of a rounded neoplasm filled with fluid, accompanied by pain during movement and physical activity. Associated signs of such a pathology may be numbness and limited mobility in the area of the affected joint. A hip joint cyst may be a consequence of inflammatory and degenerative processes developing in this area, as well as injuries, which is observed much less frequently. To identify the disease, X-ray examination and magnetic resonance imaging are performed.
Symptoms of a hip cyst
Symptoms of a hip joint cyst are characterized by the occurrence of pain in this area, a feeling of numbness and limited mobility of the affected area. Pain syndrome, as a rule, does not occur at rest and makes itself known during movement. Swelling may appear at the site of the cyst formation, and sensitivity may also decrease.
Treatment of hip cyst
Treatment of a hip joint cyst, like other types of cysts, can be surgical or conservative. In the first case, the cyst is completely excised, in the second, the contents of the cyst cavity are pumped out. Gentle surgical intervention methods, such as arthroscopy, help minimize joint injury and the development of complications. With conservative treatment of a hip joint cyst, there is a risk of its recurrence.