Conditions - Hip
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular necrosis (or osteonecrosis) of the femoral head can be related to alcohol abuse, smoking, steroid use or injury.
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
The ball and socket of the hip joint(s) has not developed normally in developmental dysplasia of the hips (DDH). Left untreated, it can lead to early onset osteoarthritis.
Groin Strain
This describes a spectrum of injury around your groin but most commonly, part of your adductor muscle(s) or tendon(s) are injured.
Meralgia Parasthetica
This is a condition that leads to a burning sensation or pain down the lateral side of your thigh. It is caused by irritation or compression of the nerve supplying the sensation to the skin of the thigh.
Osteoarthritis
This is the commonest indication for a hip replacement in the UK. The articular cartilage covering the bones of your hip joint wear away with this condition:
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Snapping Hip
There are three main causes of a snapping sensation arising from your hip - (1) Iliotibial band; (2) Iliopsoas tendon; (3) hip joint cartilage or labrum. Treatment varies according to the cause of the snapping.
Trochanteric Bursitis
The trochanteric bursa is a fluid-filled sac found over the prominence over your outer hip bone. This sac can become inflamed, leading to pain.
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