Listed below are some common problems that may arise in the hip:
Avulsion fractures – muscles to the thigh can pull off their bony insertions on the hip and pelvis, often with a fragment of bone attached
Stress fractures –hairline fractures of the hip due to repetitive overloading of the bone, typically caused by training errors ; …
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Common Hip Problems
Hip Injuries in Athletes
Hip pain in an athlete can be a devastating occurrence. Whether due to an injury or to chronic overuse, the pain can often sideline an athlete from competitive activity.
Localizing the pain can often be difficult. True pain emanating from the hip joint typically involves the groin area, but some people also have pain referred to …
Running Injuries
Spring is in the air, and warmer weather means new opportunities for running. Running injuries can easily occur, but are preventable by following a few simple tips. Most injuries are the result of overuse or improper training techniques.
When pain strikes, don’t ignore it. Try to determine what errors in training may have led to the …
Running in sand
I just came back from a wonderful and much-needed vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The white sandy beaches and clear blue waters were breathtaking. Being on the beach reminded me of a running tip I have used in the past to increase my workout. Running in the sand uses more power from your legs, …
Female Athletes and Competition
There’s an article in Time Magazine from last week, titled, “Girls vs. Boys: The Perils of Competition”. A study has recently come out describing the effects of competition in teenagers. Apparently, high-school senior boys who compete to win or compete to excel (improve personal skills) had no detriment to their mental health or social relationships. …
ACI/Carticel
Autologous Condrocyte Implantation (ACI), is a method of regenerating articular cartilage cells to be implanted directly into a defect. Carticel is the name given to normal cartilage cells that are harvested from the knee arthroscopically, culturedin a lab in Boston, then reimplanted into the injured area during a 2nd surgical procedure. The cells are held in …
OATS Procedure
Osteochondral Autologous Transplantation (OATS), also known as Mosaicplasty, is another method of filling focal cartilage defects of the knee. Plugs of normal cartilage and bone are taken from one part of the knee, and are transferred to the injured part of the knee. It is similar to the idea of transplanting hair plugs for treatment …
DeNovo NT
DeNovo NT Natural Tissue Graft is the newest option for treating focal cartilage defects in the knee. Although the knee is the most common area, it can also be used in other joints, such as the ankle, shoulder, hip or elbow. Allograft (cadaver) juvenile cartilage cells are used, and are implanted into the defect in …
Microfracture
Microfracture is a marrow-stimulating technique of repairing focal cartilage defects in the knee. The procedure is done through an arthroscope. An awl is used to create multiple drill holes into the defect, causing bleeding at the surgical site. The bleeding draws cells to the surface that form fibrocartilage, which is an immature form of the normal …
Cartilage Injuries
Cartilage injuries typically refer to the articular cartilage of the knee, which is the soft, protective layer covering the bone of the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (leg bone). It is similar to the “gristle” at the end of a chicken bone. It’s purpose is to help cushion the knee joint. When it become thinned …