Category: Hip Conditions

Hip Pain Location Diagram

Hip pain is common and can have many causes, from sports injuries to falls, wear and tear, and joint degeneration. We have depicted the most common causes of hip pain on these diagrams of hip pain location from different angles. Knowing these pain patterns can help narrow down the likely diagnosis and refine a clinical…

Perthes Disease

What is Perthes Disease? Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is named after the three doctors who discovered it. It affects young children, most commonly children aged 4 to 10 years. It is much more common in boys, five times more likely than in girls. It usually affects one hip. Both hips are affected in only 10% to 15% of…

Total Hip Replacement (THR)

A total hip replacement is an orthopaedic procedure that involves replacing the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis with artificial components. These components replicate the ball and socket of the hip joint and are commonly crafted from metal, ceramic, or plastic. A less invasive alternative to total hip replacement is hip…

Meralgia Paresthetica

Meralgia Paresthetica is the painful condition of compression to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. “Meralgia” means neuralgic pain of the thigh, and “Paresthetica” comes from paresthesia, which means altered sensation, usually referring to burning or prickling sensations. Meralgia Paresthetica can also be known as Bernhardt-Roth syndrome. Compression of any nerve will cause a restricted blood…

Hip Stress Fracture

Stress Fracture in Hip A hip stress fracture is a painful condition that can occur following increased strain on the hip joint. A stress fracture in the hip is typically seen in professional athletes, military recruits, endurance runners, and other athletes with high volumes of high-impact training. It is caused by the repetitive stress of…

FAI Femoroacetabular Impingement

What is FAI hip? FAI, or femoroacetabular impingement, is a condition or syndrome that is a common cause of hip pain. The hip is a ball and socket joint, the femoral head and the acetabulum. Impingement of the hip joint can occur when the shape of the ball or socket (or both) causes a pinch in…

Avascular Necrosis of the Hip: Symptoms, Causes and Exercises

Avascular necrosis of the hip can also be termed osteonecrosis or ischemic necrosis of the femoral head. The bone structure weakness and the integrity of the structure can be lost. This leads to progressive secondary arthritis and can result in the collapse of the bone. This is caused by abnormal microcirculation and leads to cell death…

Causes of Outer Hip Pain?

Hip Bursitis vs Tendonitis There are several similar symptoms between hip bursitis and tendonitis. Common symptoms of both include pain on the outside of the hip, and pain when crossing legs or lying on your side. Activities such as walking, running or climbing stairs can be painful for both conditions. A difference is the quality…

Hip Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes & Exercises

What Is Bursitis Of The Hip? Bursitis is the inflammation of these bursae caused by excessive friction, compression or infection. The most common hip bursitis is that of the greater trochanteric bursa. A bursa is a fluid-filled sack, a bit like a balloon, and there are over 150 of these in our bodies. The bursa…

Hip Bursitis Exercises to Avoid

Hip bursitis is a painful condition that occurs when the bursa, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip joint, become inflamed. Certain exercises, especially those that compress the inflamed bursa, can aggravate the condition. Understanding which movements to avoid is key to managing your symptoms and promoting recovery. Exercises to Avoid with Hip Bursitis The…

Hip Labral Tear Surgery

The labrum of the hip is a cartilage ring around the acetabulum, the hip joint socket in the pelvis. The femoral head is the round ball at the end of the thigh bone that sits in the socket. The labrum deepens the hip socket and, therefore, has a significant role in keeping the femoral head…

Hip Labral Tear Exercises

The labrum of the hip is a cartilage ring surrounding the hip socket. A tear can develop in the labrum due to an acute injury or repeated overload, often in conjunction with particular shapes of the hip that cause it to be at greater risk of injury. In our related articles, you can read more…

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