A hip pointer is a deep bruise to the ridge of the bone on the upper outside of the hip, called the iliac crest. This injury results in pain, swelling, and bruises in the hip region. Hip pointers are common in contact sports such as football and basketball where there is a great risk of […]
Replacing a damaged or diseased hip joint with an artificial joint is a significant surgical procedure known as hip replacement surgery. Patients may require a walker to assist them in walking after the surgery. The duration for which a walker is necessary after hip replacement surgery is determined by various factors such as age, general […]
Squatting is the most basic day-to-day movement our body performs be it with our exercise or other daily activities. There comes a time when some of us can experience hip pain while squatting, we say it because it is the most common problem most people cite when they reach us for consultation. So if you […]
“Bursitis” is never a good word to hear. It is only uttered only in cases of severe pain that is the result of inflammation caused to fluid-filled sacs called bursae. And when this bursitis happens near the large weight-bearing joint like the hip joint, it is even more painful and even, disabling at times. Unfortunately, […]
The femur is the thigh bone whose upper end forms the hip joint and the lower end forms the knee joint. It is the largest bone in the human body and extends from the hip to the knee – this longer part of the bone is called a femoral shaft. This femoral shaft extends has […]
Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease mainly refers to the mechanical wear and tear of the joints. This is manifested by the inflammation and deformity of the joints due to the deterioration of tendons and ligaments around them and the breakdown of their cartilage. We now enumerate the occupational and genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis and […]
Problems related to the knee are commonly faced by millions of people around the world. Therefore, in order to successfully eliminate joint pain and knee issues, it is essential that we understand the functionality of our knees and joints. The posterior cruciate ligament can be found behind the anterior cruciate ligament present inside the human […]
Strains and sprains are both categorized with soft damage to various parts of the body such as tendons, ligaments, and muscles. They are fairly common injuries but affect different parts of the body, treatments of strains and sprains can be often done at home. What is a sprain? A sprain is an overstretched, damaged, or […]
Femoroacetabular Impingement is a medical condition where an extra bone growth along the bones that form the hip joint causes imperfect alignment. This irregular joint results in hips bones rubbing against each other causing friction that over time damages the joint while limiting the hip mobility and causing pain. Many hip joint problems could cause […]
In India, many people suffer from hip problems. Usually, such problems are caused due to old age. But they may also be caused due to accidents or a forceful impact or some other cause. Hips are an essential and necessary part of our body. Any disease or deformity in the hips can be very painful […]