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  • Stress Fractures of the Hip

    Stress Fractures of the Hip

    Stress fractures of the hip are a break in the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) that fits into...

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  • Hip Injury

    Hip Injury

    The hip joint is one of the most important and flexible joints in the human body which allows us...

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  • Acetabular Fracture

    Acetabular Fracture

    An acetabular fracture is a break in the acetabulum (ball-and-socket portion) of the hip joint.

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  • Gluteus Tendon Tear

    Gluteus Tendon Tear

    The gluteal muscles (situated in the buttocks) are necessary for the stability and movement of...

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  • Snapping Hip Syndrome

    Snapping Hip Syndrome

    Snapping hip syndrome is a condition in which you hear or feel a snapping sound in the hip when you...

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  • Hip Muscle Strain

    Hip Muscle Strain

    A tear in the muscle fibers caused by either a fall or direct blow to the muscle, overstretching and...

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  • Hip Fracture

    Hip Fracture

    The hip joint is a “ball and socket” joint. The “ball” is the head of the femur or thighbone, and...

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  • Femoral Shaft Fracture

    Femoral Shaft Fracture

    A femoral shaft fracture is a crack or break anywhere along the long and straight section of the...

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  • Hip Dislocation

    Hip Dislocation

    The hip joint is a “ball and socket” joint. The “ball” is the head of the femur or thighbone, and the...

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  • Hip Labral Tear

    Hip Labral Tear

    A hip labral tear is an injury to the labrum, the cartilage that surrounds the outside rim of your...

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  • Hip Instability

    Hip Instability

    Injury or damage to these structures can lead to a condition called hip instability when the joint...

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  • Hip Abductor Tears

    Hip Abductor Tears

    Hip abductors are a major group of muscles found in the buttocks. It includes the gluteus maximus...

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  • Developmental Dysplasia

    Developmental Dysplasia

    Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) or hip dysplasia is a condition that is seen in infants...

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  • Hip Tendonitis

    Hip Tendonitis

    Tendons are strong connective tissue structures that connect muscle to bone. Hip tendonitis is a...

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  • Femur Fracture

    Femur Fracture

    The femur or thigh bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body, connecting the hip to the knee.

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  • Periprosthetic Hip Infection

    Periprosthetic Hip Infection

    A very small percentage of patients (less than 1%) who undergo hip replacement may develop an infection...

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  • Hamstring Injuries

    Hamstring Injuries

    The hamstring is a group of three muscles that run along the back of the thigh from the hip to...

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  • Ischiofemoral impingement

    Ischiofemoral impingement

    Ischiofemoral impingement decompression is a surgery performed to relieve hip pain caused by...

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  • Deep Gluteal Space Syndrome

    Deep Gluteal Space Syndrome

    Deep gluteal pain syndrome is a medical condition characterized by severe pain, numbness, or tingling...

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  • Hip Flexor Tendinitis

    Hip Flexor Tendinitis

    A hip flexor strain is an overuse injury to the flexor muscles of your hip and can range from a minor...

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