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Hip Adductor Injuries

  • Hip Adductor Injuries

    Hip Adductor Injuries

    Hip adductors are the group of muscles on the inner side of your thigh that enable adduction or the ability to bring the thighs together.

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  • Ischiofemoral Impingement

    Ischiofemoral Impingement

    Ischiofemoral impingement is a condition in which there is an abnormal contact (impingement) between...

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  • Gluteal Strain

    Gluteal Strain

    A gluteal strain is a condition characterized by a partial or complete tear of the gluteus muscles, also known as the buttocks.

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  • Hip Ligament Injuries

    Hip Ligament Injuries

    Injuries to the hip ligaments are commonly called a hip sprain and can range from minor tears of the ligaments...

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  • Deep Gluteal Pain Syndrome

    Deep Gluteal Pain Syndrome

    Deep gluteal pain syndrome is a medical condition characterized by severe pain, numbness, or tingling in the buttock...

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  • Acetabular Subchondral Cysts

    Acetabular Subchondral Cysts

    Acetabular subchondral cysts are fluid-filled sacs or spaces that form in the acetabulum (hip socket) side of the hip joint.

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  • Labral Cysts of the Hip

    Labral Cysts of the Hip

    Labral cysts are small and well-defined fluid-filled sacs or lesions found adjacent to the cartilage labrum...

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  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

    Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

    GTPS, also called trochanteric bursitis, is a localized painful condition affecting your outer thigh and hip area...

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  • Sciatic Nerve Compression

    Sciatic Nerve Compression

    The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that originates in the lumbar spine or lower back, running along the hip...

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  • Trochanteric Bursitis

    Trochanteric Bursitis

    Trochanteric bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, a fluid-filled...

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  • Stress Fractures of the Hip

    Stress Fractures of the Hip

    Stress fractures of the hip are a break in the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) that fits into the socket of the hip joint.

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  • Hip Injury

    Hip Injury

    The hip joint is prone to several types of injuries.

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  • Periprosthetic Hip Fractures

    Periprosthetic Hip Fractures

    Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged cartilage and bone are removed from the hip joint and replaced with artificial components.

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  • Iliopsoas Impingement

    Iliopsoas Impingement

    Iliopsoas impingement also known as internal snapping hip syndrome is a condition characterized by inflammation...

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  • Acetabular Fracture

    Acetabular Fracture

    An acetabular fracture is a break in the acetabulum (ball-and-socket portion) of the hip joint. It usually occurs during high-energy injuries.

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  • Femoral Neck Fracture

    Femoral Neck Fracture

    Femoral neck fractures may be either displaced, where the bone is moved out of its original position, or non-displaced...

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  • Gluteus Tendon Tear

    Gluteus Tendon Tear

    The gluteal muscles (situated in the buttocks) are necessary for the stability and movement of the hip joints.

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  • Hip Pain

    Hip Pain

    Hip pain, one of the common complaints, may not always be felt precisely over the hip joint rather in and around the hip joint.

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  • Snapping Hip Syndrome

    Snapping Hip Syndrome

    Snapping hip syndrome is a condition in which you hear or feel a snapping sound in the hip when you swing your legs, run, walk or get up from a chair.

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  • Pelvic Fractures

    Pelvic Fractures

    A pelvic fracture is a condition that occurs due to the breakage of the pelvic bone. It may cause damage to the internal organs...

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  • Hip Bursitis

    Hip Bursitis

    Hip bursitis is a painful condition caused by the inflammation of a bursa in the hip.

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  • Femoroacetabular Impingement

    Femoroacetabular Impingement

    Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition characterized by excessive friction in the hip joint from the presence of bony irregularities.

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  • Avascular Necrosis

    Avascular Necrosis

    Avascular necrosis, also called osteonecrosis, is a condition in which bone death occurs because of inadequate blood supply to it.

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  • Hip Fracture

    Hip Fracture

    A hip fracture is a break that occurs near the hip in the upper part of the femur or thighbone.

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  • Hip Dislocation

    Hip Dislocation

    Hip dislocation can be caused by injuries from motor vehicle accidents or severe falls.

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  • Gluteus Medius Tear

    Gluteus Medius Tear

    A gluteus medius tear is the partial or complete rupture of the gluteus medius muscle due to severe muscle strain.

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  • Hip Labral Tear

    Hip Labral Tear

    A hip labral tear is an injury to the labrum, the cartilage that surrounds the outside rim of your hip joint socket.

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  • Hip & Groin Disorders

    Hip & Groin Disorders

    Hip and groin disorders are more common in athletes. They are caused by rapid acceleration and deceleration motion.

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  • Subtrochanteric Hip Fracture

    Subtrochanteric Hip Fracture

    A hip fracture is a break that occurs near the hip in the upper part of the femur or thighbone. The thighbone has two bony processes...

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  • Hip Abductor Tears

    Hip Abductor Tears

    Hip abductors are a major group of muscles found in the buttocks. It includes the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius...

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  • Hip Synovitis

    Hip Synovitis

    Hip synovitis, also called transient hip synovitis or toxic synovitis, is a condition characterized by inflammation...

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  • Irritable Hip

    Irritable Hip

    Irritable hip, also known as acute transient synovitis, is a common disorder of childhood characterized by hip pain and limping.

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  • Hip Tendonitis

    Hip Tendonitis

    Hip tendonitis is a condition associated with degeneration of the hip tendons.

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  • Hip Pointer

    Hip Pointer

    Hip pointer is an injury or bruise to the iliac crest (curved upper border of the ilium) or greater trochanter, or the surrounding muscles or tissues.

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  • Osteoarthritis of the Hip

    Osteoarthritis of the Hip

    Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most often in the elderly.

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  • Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip

    Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip

    Transient osteoporosis of the hip is a rare condition that causes temporary bone loss in the upper region of the thighbone (femur).

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  • Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip

    Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip

    The inflammation of the joints is referred to as arthritis. Inflammation arises when the smooth lining called cartilage at the ends of bones wears away.

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  • Femur Fracture

    Femur Fracture

    The femur or thigh bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body, connecting the hip to the knee. A femur fracture is a break in the femur.

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  • Groin Injuries in Athletes

    Groin Injuries in Athletes

    Groin injuries are injuries sustained by athletes during sports activity. Groin injuries comprise about 2 to 5 percent of all sports injuries.

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  • Hip Osteonecrosis

    Hip Osteonecrosis

    Hip osteonecrosis occurs due to disruption of the blood supply to the highest part of the thigh bone (femoral head).

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  • Partial Hamstring Tears

    Partial Hamstring Tears

    Partial hamstring tears occur when one or more of these muscles get overstretched, strained, or pulled.

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  • Hamstring Injuries

    Hamstring Injuries

    The hamstring is a group of three muscles that run along the back of the thigh from the hip to the knee. Hamstring injuries occur when these muscles are strained or pulled.

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