Introduction

The hip is the body’s second largest weight bearing joint (after the knee). It is a ball and socket joint at the juncture between the leg and the pelvis. The rounded head of the femur forms a ball that fits into the acetabulum / socket of the pelvis. Ligaments connect the ball to the socket and provide tremendous stability to the hip joint. The synovial lining inside of the capsule nourishes and lubricates the joint. The various muscles which attach to or cover the hip joint generates the hip’s movements.

Hip Conditions

Abductor tendinitis

Abductor Tendinitis Tear

Abductor Tendinitis or hip abductor tendon tears are a well-recognized entity that results in progressive lateral hip pain, weakness, and limping. These can occur in

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hip tendonitis

Hip Tendonitis

Hip tendonitis is a condition which results in inflammation, pain and degeneration in any of the tendons present in the hip area including groin, hip

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Hip Fractures

Hip Fractures

Hip fractures are breaks that occurs in the upper part of the femur (thigh bone). Symptoms may include pain around the hip, particularly with movement,

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Nerve Injuries around the Hip

Nerve Injuries around the hip

Nerve injuries (Mononeuropathies) of the hip: Iliohypogastric neuropathy Ilioinguinal neuropathy Genitofemoral neuropath Lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathy Obturator neuropathy Femoral neuropathy Sciatic neuropathy Superior gluteal neuropathy

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Prosthetic Hip Dislocation

Prosthetic Hip Dislocation

Prosthetic Hip Dislocation is among the most frequently seen complications of hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement dislocations occur in about 4% of first-time surgeries and

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