Tag Archives: Hip Injuries

Common Hip Problems

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 ;

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