Hip Articles
Patient library articles on hip injuries and conditions.
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Quadriceps Muscle Strains
This injury is commonly the result of quick sprints or quick stops while running.
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Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
This injury is often the result of forceful kicking or a traumatic impact to the tendon, which may occur with a fall.
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Groin Strain (Adductor Strain)
This injury usually occurs in sports where cutting, side-stepping, or pivoting are required.
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Hip Pointer
Hip pointers are the result of a direct blow to the iliac crest in sports such as football, rugby, and soccer.
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Trochanteric Bursitis
A bursa is a fluid-filled sack that decreases shear forces between tissues of the body.
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Hamstring Strains
A strain is a minor tear of a muscle.
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Femoral Neck Fracture
A bad fall or blow to the hip can break (fracture) the thigh bone typically around the femoral neck region.
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Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
Avascular necrosis means bone death due to a lack of blood supply.
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Hip Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the hip occurs when the cartilage coverings on ball (the head of the femur) and the socket (the acetabulum) wear out.
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Hip Replacement
For some osteoarthritic hip joints and femur fractures, the only option is a total hip replacement.
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