It is given in fulfillment of a vow or in gratitude or devotion. Ex-votos are placed in a church or chapel where the worshiper seeks grace or wishes to give thanks. The destinations of pilgrimages often include shrines decorated with ex-votos.
Degenerative hip joint disease is also known as osteoarthritis of the hip. This disease is commonly associated with inflammation which results in pain, stiffness, instability and swelling of the hip joint, according to Penn State College of Medicine.egenerative hip joint disease is also known as osteoarthritis of the hip. This disease is commonly associated with inflammation which results in pain, stiffness, instability and swelling of the hip joint, according to Penn State College of Medicine.
Osteoarthritis is sometimes called degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease because the condition is characterized by a wearing down of the joints. Aging, injuries, repetitive motions and some genetic conditions can cause the cartilage that supports and cushions the joints of the hands, spine, hips and knees to wear away.