Tag: hip pain

SYNOVITIS OF THE HIP

Synovitis of the Hip

Synovitis is swelling (inflammation) in the synovial membrane that lines some of your joints, including your hip joint, and can cause considerable pain. If left untreated, your hip pain may continue to worsen, which can make movement increasingly

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Osteonecrosis of the Hip

Osteonecrosis of the Hip

Also known as avascular necrosis (AVN), osteonecrosis of the hip can cause pain which can be debilitating in and around the hip joint. In the vast majority of cases, the condition worsens over time, and

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Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip

Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip

Inflammatory arthritis of the hip can cause a wide range of disabling symptoms. Patients with long-standing inflammatory arthritis or those who do not respond to medical treatment may end up with joint destruction, which can

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hip strain; hip sprain

Hip Strain

Hip sprains can cause intense pain that can impact your daily activities and overall quality of life. It can limit your movements, preventing you from doing simple day-to-day activities like walking, sitting, or running. For

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Acetabular Fracture

Acetabular Fracture

An acetabular fracture is a break in the hip socket. These are relatively rare injuries and are extremely challenging orthopedic injuries to repair. This is because, at times, an acetabular fracture leaves multiple small fragments

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hip fracture

Hip Fracture

In a hip fracture, the upper portion of the femur (thighbone) is broken. The majority of hip fractures occur in elderly patients whose bones have become weak due to osteoporosis. Most hip fractures in young

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