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 ; may lead to complete fracture if not treated
Trochanteric bursitis– pain in the outside aspect of the hip, caused by tightness of the iliotibial band (ITB)
Snapping Hip– loud popping from internal or external areas of the hip; usually painless; aggravated by repetitive hip flexion and external rotation
Avascular necrosis – loss of blood supply to the ball of the hip joint; leads to collapse of the joint and early arthritis
Labral tear– tears in the cartilaginous rim of the socket (acetabulum); may be caused by injury or repetitive compression
Femoral Acetabular Impingment (FAI)– abnormal spurs of the socket, femoral neck or both, causing impingement and tears of the labrum (cartilage)
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