A hip labral tear involves the labrum, which is the ring of cartilage that follows the outside rim of the socket of the hip joint. Apart from providing the hip joint with cushioning, the labrum also acts similar to a…
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Causes of Pelvic Pain in Women
Many women experience pelvic pain which can be brought on by various reasons and conditions ranging from endometriosis or fibroids to more severe conditions such as cancer or an ectopic pregnancy. Southern California Hip Institute (SCHI), led by prudent board…
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Causes of Labral Tears
In a hip labral tear, the ring of cartilage (labrum) that lines the outside rim of the socket of the hip joint sustains damage. The labrum cushions the hip joint as well as acts like a rubber seal or gasket…
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Pelvic Pain And Limping Caused by Hip Dysplasia Treatment
The treatment for hip dysplasia depends on the extent of the hip damage as well as the age of the patient. In infants, the treatment typically involves the use of a soft brace, such as a Pavlik harness, to hold…
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Pelvic Pain And Limping Caused By Hip Dysplasia Diagnosis
Hip dysplasia refers to a hip socket that does not completely cover the ball portion of the upper thighbone. This causes the hip joint to dislocate partially or fully. A majority of people with hip dysplasia experience this condition from…
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Hip Tendonitis Recovery Time
Recovery following hip tendonitis treatment or orthopedic surgery will usually involve physical therapy. Physical therapists are professionals with the education and training to enable them to perform interventions. Skilled and purposeful use of physical therapy methods and techniques can help…
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Hip Tendonitis Symptoms
Hip tendonitis is a condition that usually occurs due to repetitive strain due to overuse. In general, people performing strenuous and heavy physical activities that involve the hip, such as performing exercises that are beyond the tolerance level of the…
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Causes of Hip Flexor Pain, Strain, & Tendonitis
It is important for an orthopedic surgeon to understand more about a patient’s lifestyle when diagnosing the cause of hip pain. Who is the patient and what activities do they typically undertake during their day? Does the patient have a…
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What are the Signs and Symptoms of a Hip Flexor Strain?
When the hip flexor muscles are strained, pulled, injured, or torn, it may cause hip flexor strain. A wide range of motions may lead to this condition, and the primary symptom of hip flexor strain is sharp pain. The hip…
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Hip Flexor Tendonitis Treatment
Tendonitis involves the swelling of the tendons. Tendons are thick cords of soft tissue which connect the bone and muscle. Hip flexor tendonitis refers to the swelling of the tendon sheaths of the rectus and/or iliopsoas. A hip flexor strain…
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