Category: Hip Conditions
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…
Read moreHip 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…
Read moreFAI 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…
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