World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE HIP USING MAGNETIC RESONANCE THERAPY: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Vasanth Raj Lakshman*, Dr. Tejas V.**

ABSTRACT

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip is a chronic degenerative condition resulting in pain, restricted mobility, and functional disability. Conservative management remains the preferred initial approach in mild to moderate disease stages, with growing interest in non-invasive regenerative therapies. Case Description: A 62-year-old male with long-standing hip osteoarthritis (Kellgren–Lawrence grade II–III) presented with chronic pain, antalgic gait, and difficulty in activities of daily living despite prior pharmacological and physiotherapy interventions. Intervention: The patient underwent a structured conservative treatment protocol comprising conventional physiotherapy, strengthening exercises, and adjunctive Magnetic Resonance Therapy (QRST) administered over nine consecutive days. Outcome Measures: Pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale), hip range of motion, gait pattern, and functional ability were assessed at baseline and follow-up. Results: At three months post-intervention, pain intensity reduced by approximately 70%, hip range of motion improved, gait normalized, and functional independence increased without adverse effects. Conclusion: Magnetic Resonance Therapy, when integrated with physiotherapy, may serve as an effective adjunct in the conservative management of hip osteoarthritis. Further controlled studies are recommended to validate its clinical efficacy.

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