Pelvic Stress Fracture
A pelvic stress fracture is a hairline fracture of the pelvis bone. It is caused by repetitive impacts or forces, rather than one sudden impact or accident. Here we explain the symptoms and causes of …
Chronic hip pain
Iliopsoas Bursitis & Inflammation
Iliopsoas bursitis and Iliopsoas tendon inflammation have similar symptoms of gradual onset pain, deep in the groin. The bursa is a small sack of fluid that reduces friction between the tendon and bone. Symptoms Iliopsoas …
Perthes’ Disease
Perthes’ disease affects children, most commonly boys aged between four and ten years old, but can also occasionally occur in younger children and teenagers. Tiredness and groin pain are two common symptoms, and they may …
Hip Bursitis
Hip bursitis, also known as Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation of a bursa or small sack of fluid on the outside of the hip. Most cases of hip bursitis are caused by overuse and poor biomechanics, …
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition resulting from wear and tear in the hip. The cartilage that covers the hip joint facilitates movement, so when this degenerates, mobility reduces while pain and stiffness increase. It is …
Synovitis of the Hip
Hip synovitis is inflammation of the synovial membrane of the hip. It often occurs in sports people alongside another hip joint injury. Here we explain the common causes of inflammation of the hip joint. Symptoms …
Labral Tear of the Hip Joint
A labral tear of the hip joint is a tear to the cartilage lining of the hip joint, caused either by direct trauma, or gradual degeneration. Labral tear symptoms & diagnosis Symptoms of a labral …
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
A slipped capital femoral epiphysis occurs when there is a fracture at the neck or top of the thigh bone causing hip pain. It is more common in boys aged 11 to 16 years old …