HIP & THIGH CONDITIONS

Hip Anatomy Animated Tutorial

Osteoarthritis of the Hip Animated Tutorial

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

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osteoarthritis of the hip

Sometimes called 'wear and tear' arthritis, it is a common condition of aging.  It causes pain and stiffness in the hip and gradually gets worse over time.  There are many treatment options to manage the pain and help keep you active.

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osteonecrosis of the hip

A painful hip condition when the blood supply to the femur (thigh bone) is disrupted.  It can lead to destruction of the hip joint and severe arthritis. 

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hip bursitis

A condition caused by the inflammation of the bursa - small fluid filled sacs found between bones and tissues.  Initially, the pain is sharp and at the point of the hip but over time may become an ache over a large area of the hip.

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hip dysplasia

A condition where the hip joint has not developed normally and is too shallow to properly hold the femur socket in place.

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      Femoroacetabular impingement

A condition where extra bone grows along one or more of the bones in the hip joint.  This causes an irregular shape and friction which leads to pain and limited mobility.

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hamstring muscle injuries

A damaged hamstring muscle happens frequently to athletes and is pain located in the muscles running down the back of the thigh.

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Hip strains

A hip strain occurs when one of the muscles supporting the hip joint is stretched beyond its limit or torn. It can cause pain, swelling, and limited mobility.

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          inflammatory arthritis of the hip

This refers to any type of arthritis (inflammation) that effects the hip joint.  It is painful and causes difficulty in everyday activities.

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lower limb length discrepancy

This is a difference in the length of one leg in relation to the other.  Treatments are non-surgical or surgical depending on the size of the discrepancy.

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muscle strains in the thigh

A pull or a tear in any muscles of the thigh.  It may be accompanied by a popping or snapping sensation and sharp pain.  There may be significant tenderness & bruising in the area.

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snapping hip

A condition where there is a snapping sensation or popping sound in your hip upon movement.  Although it's usually painless, it can be annoying.  It occurs when a muscle or tendon moves over a bony protrusion in the hip.

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