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  • Hip Bursitis

    Hip bursitis is a painful condition caused by the inflammation of a bursa in the hip. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs present in the joints...

  • Osteoarthritis of the Hip

    Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis.

  • Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip

    The inflammation of the joints is referred to as arthritis. Inflammation arises when the smooth lining called cartilage at the ends of bones wears away.

  • Hip Fracture

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

  • 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 the socket of the hip joint.

  • Hip Dislocation

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

  • Hip Labral Tear

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

  • Hip Ligament Injuries

    Injuries to the hip ligaments are commonly called a hip sprain and can range from minor tears of the ligaments to more...

  • Hip Injury

    The hip joint is one of the most important and flexible joints in the human body which allows us to walk, run, bend and perform physical activities.

  • Avascular Necrosis

    Avascular necrosis, also called osteonecrosis, is a condition in which bone death occurs because of inadequate blood supply to it.

  • Hip Tendonitis

    Tendons are strong connective tissue structures that connect muscle to bone. Hip tendonitis is a condition associated with degeneration of the hip tendons.

  • Snapping Hip Syndrome

    Snapping hip syndrome is a condition in which you hear or feel a snapping sound in the hip when you swing your legs, run, walk or get up from a chair.

  • Iliopsoas Tendonitis

    Iliopsoas tendonitis also referred to as snapping hip syndrome, is an inflammation of the iliopsoas tendon or the surrounding area.

  • Hip Instability

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

  • Ischial Bursitis

    Bursae are fluid-filled sacs present between the tendons and bones to help facilitate smooth movement.

  • Iliopsoas Impingement

    Iliopsoas impingement also known as internal snapping hip syndrome is a condition characterized by inflammation and pain in the iliopsoas muscles resulting...

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