Hip

The hip joint is one of the largest joints in the body. The hip is built for weight-bearing and movement in several different planes. Most of the stability of the hip is derived from the deep joint socket made even more stable from the joint capsule, ligaments, surrounding muscles, and labrum.

Bone and Joint

Common conditions of the hip joint are the following:

• Hip osteoarthritis
• Hip rheumatoid arthritis
• Hip fractures
• Aseptic necrosis of the hip
• Hip dislocation
• Slipped femoral epiphysis
• Degenerative hip disease

Muscles

Common conditions of the hip muscles include:

• Hamstring strain
• Hamstring tear
• Psoas strain
• Adductor strain
• Muscle tear
• Piriformis syndrome

Ligaments and Labrum

Common conditions of the ligaments and labrum include:

• Labral tear
• Hip dislocation
• Capsulitis

Bursa

A burse is a fluid-filled sac that decreases friction between a tendon and the underlying bone. It can become inflamed because of direct trauma or overuse. This condition is referred to as hip bursitis or trochanteric bursitis.