Hip Injuries

Internal, external, and intra-articular are the three types of Snapping Hip Syndrome, each involving distinct mechanisms of hip joint snapping.

There can be more than one cause of hip flexor pain, including an injury, overuse, or a previously unknown underlying condition.

The hip labrum is a cartilage that lines the rim of the hip’s bony socket. It can tear, fray, or detach from the bone and is usually associated with hip impingement.

Hip labral tears commonly occur as a result of another hip condition and the diagnosis and treatment of both the conditions are necessary for overall improvement.

Diagnosing hip impingement involves a physical exam, imaging tests, and assessing symptoms to determine the extent of joint damage.

Frozen hip can develop on its own (idiopathic frozen hip) or as a result of another medical problem (secondary frozen hip).

Adhesive capsulitis of the hip, or frozen hip, occurs when the capsule surrounding the hip becomes inflamed, thick, and less flexible, causing hip pain and stiffness.

The hip joint’s bones – the femur and the acetabulum – are cushioned with cartilage and soft tissues and lubricated with fluid to keep them moving smoothly.

Common symptoms of hip impingement include hip pain and stiffness, loss of balance, and limping.

A hip labral tear occurs when the labrum – a strong and flexible cartilage that lines the rim of the hip socket – becomes frayed, torn, or detached.

There are certain factors that can put people at higher risk for hip labral tears, including trauma, hip impingement, and structural abnormalities.

Twenty-one muscles cross the hip joint. These muscles work with the hip tendons and ligaments to enable joint movement in various directions.

Hip labral tear pain is felt in the front of the hip, the inner thigh (groin), knee, and buttock, along with a feeling of instability and stiffness in the hip joint.

Hip pain can originate in different locations and commonly co-occurs with knee pain and back pain. Pregnancy is a common contributor to hip pain.

Learn about the clinical assessments, physical tests and maneuvers, and imaging tests used to diagnose the cause of hip pain.

Learn about how hip pain feels, when it flares, and other symptoms and signs that occur alongside hip pain.

Learn about self-care, non-surgical, and surgical treatments for hip pain from various causes.

A combination of non-surgical treatments is generally effective in relieving frozen hip pain and restoring hip joint mobility.

Hip impingement causes pain from abnormal contact between the hip bones. It's known as Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI).

Snapping Hip Syndrome involves audible clicks in the hip joint during movement, potentially necessitating medical evaluation.

Non-surgical treatments are considered for mildly inflamed or frayed hip labrums and surgery is recommended for moderate to severe labral tears.

Snapping Hip Syndrome treatment often includes rest, physical therapy, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention.

In rare cases, arthroscopic or invasive surgery may be recommended to treat severe frozen hip that is not responsive to nonsurgical treatment.

Rest, therapy, and regenerative treatments, like PRP and stem cells, are options for hip impingement. Surgery may be considered in severe cases.

Hip flexor pain stems from muscle inflammation or strain, causing discomfort during movement or prolonged sitting.

There are two main types of snapping hip syndrome. External meaning this happens outside of the joint. And internal meaning it's happening very close to the joint line or within the joint itself.

The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage around the hip joint, providing stability and cushioning, crucial for smooth hip movement.

Learn about why hip pain occurs, where is the pain located, types of hip pain, how long it lasts, and when to see a doctor.

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint formed by the joining of 2 bones: the femur and the acetabulum.