Common Hip Conditions

This condition occurs when the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction in the hip joint, becomes inflamed. It can be due to overuse from running or cycling, direct trauma, or degenerative changes. Treatment usually involves rest, ice, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications. Corticosteroid injections or surgery may be considered for severe or persistent cases.

This condition occurs when there’s an abnormal shape of the hip joint bones, causing the hip bones to fit together imperfectly. This can cause the bones to rub against each other during movement, leading to pain and damage to the joint. FAI can be a result of a deformity present at birth or develop over time due to athletic activity or work activities. Treatments can range from physical therapy and medications to surgical intervention to reshape the hip joint.

This is a strain or tear in one or more of the hip flexor muscles, often due to sudden movements or overuse in sports like soccer, martial arts, or running. Severity can range from a mild strain to a severe tear. Treatment typically includes rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE protocol), physical therapy, and pain relievers.

The gluteus medius muscle, located on the outer hip, can suffer from a tear due to overuse in sports or activities that involve a lot of running or jumping, or from degenerative changes with age. This can lead to pain on the outer hip and difficulty walking. Mild to moderate tears are typically managed with rest, physical therapy, and pain relievers, while severe or refractory cases may require surgical repair.

This involves a tear in the labrum, a ring of cartilage that surrounds the hip socket. It can be due to acute injury or repetitive motion in sports, or degenerative changes. These tears can cause pain and stiffness in the hip. Treatment options range from physical therapy and pain management to arthroscopic surgery to repair or debride the labrum.

This degenerative condition involves the gradual wear and tear of the hip joint’s cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Severity can range from mild to severe. Treatments typically start with lifestyle modifications, physical therapy, and medications, but may progress to joint replacement surgery in severe cases.

These are tears where the hamstring muscles attach to the pelvis, often caused by a sudden and forceful stretch or contraction of the hamstring muscles. This is frequently seen in sports that involve sprinting or high-speed running. Severity can range from a partial to a complete tear. Treatment may include rest, physical therapy, and pain relievers for minor injuries, but surgical repair may be necessary for more severe tears.