National Institutes of Health
- The primary NIH organization for research on Hip Injuries and Disorders is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Hip Injuries and Disorders
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hipinjuriesanddisorders.html
Your hip is the joint where your thigh bone meets your pelvis bone. Hips are called ball-and-socket joints because the ball-like top of your thigh bone moves within a cup-like space in your pelvis. Your hips are very stable. When they are healthy, it takes great force to hurt them. However, playing sports, running, overuse or falling can all sometimes lead to hip injuries. These include
Certain diseases also lead to hip injuries or problems. Osteoarthritis can cause pain and limited motion. Osteoporosis of the hip causes weak bones that break easily. Both of these are common in older people.
Treatment for hip disorders may include rest, medicines, physical therapy, or surgery, including hip replacement.
Your hip is the joint where your thigh bone meets your pelvis bone. Hips are called ball-and-socket joints because the ball-like top of your thigh bone moves within a cup-like space in your pelvis. Your hips are very stable. When they are healthy, it takes great force to hurt them. However, playing sports, running, overuse or falling can all sometimes lead to hip injuries. These include
- Strains
- Bursitis
- Dislocations
- Fractures
Certain diseases also lead to hip injuries or problems. Osteoarthritis can cause pain and limited motion. Osteoporosis of the hip causes weak bones that break easily. Both of these are common in older people.
Treatment for hip disorders may include rest, medicines, physical therapy, or surgery, including hip replacement.
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Start Here
- Hip ProblemsHip Problems http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/tools/symptom/540.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Latest News
- Home Care After Hip Surgery May Aid SurvivalHome Care After Hip Surgery May Aid Survivalhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_102229.html(08/16/2010, HealthDay)
- Arthroscopic Hip Surgery May Help Athletes Get Back to PlayArthroscopic Hip Surgery May Help Athletes Get Back to Playhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_101114.html(07/15/2010, HealthDay)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Bone X-Ray (Radiography)Bone X-Ray (Radiography) http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=bonerad&bhcp=1(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.radiologyinfo.org/sp/info.cfm?pg=bonerad
- Hip ProblemsHip Problems http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/tools/symptom/540.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- MRI of the Musculoskeletal SystemMRI of the Musculoskeletal System http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=muscmr(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.radiologyinfo.org/sp/info.cfm?pg=muscmr
- Ultrasound - MusculoskeletalUltrasound - Musculoskeletal http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=musculous(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.radiologyinfo.org/sp/info.cfm?pg=musculous
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Treatment
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MedlinePlus: Hip ReplacementMedlinePlus: Hip Replacement http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hipreplacement.html
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- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/hipreplacement.html
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MedlinePlus: Hip ReplacementMedlinePlus: Hip Replacement http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hipreplacement.html
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Prevention/Screening
- Live It Safe: Prevent Broken HipsLive It Safe: Prevent Broken Hips http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00305(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Rehabilitation/Recovery
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MedlinePlus: Mobility AidsMedlinePlus: Mobility Aids http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mobilityaids.html
- Canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs
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MedlinePlus: Mobility AidsMedlinePlus: Mobility Aids http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mobilityaids.html
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Specific Conditions
- Fracture of the PelvisFracture of the Pelvis http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00223(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Hip BursitisHip Bursitis http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00409(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Hip DislocationHip Dislocation http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00352(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Hip FractureHip Fracture http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/hip-fracture/DS00185/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Hip FracturesHip Fractures http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00392(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Hip Labral TearHip Labral Tear http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/hip-labral-tear/DS00920/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Hip StrainsHip Strains http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00361(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Inflammatory Arthritis of the HipInflammatory Arthritis of the Hip http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00396(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Osteoarthritis of the HipOsteoarthritis of the Hip http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00213(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00469
- Osteonecrosis of the HipOsteonecrosis of the Hip http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00216(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/pain/disorders/469.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/common/pain/disorders/469.printerview.html
- Snapping HipSnapping Hip http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00363(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Transient Osteoporosis of the HipTransient Osteoporosis of the Hip http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00205(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Related Issues
- Hip FracturesHip Fractures http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/seniors/common-older/899.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/seniors/common-older/899.printerview.html
- Office Visit TipsOffice Visit Tips http://www.aahks.org/patients/resources/tips.cfm(American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons)
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Health Check Tools
- Hip InjuryHip Injury http://www.freemd.com/hip-injury/visit-virtual-doctor.htm(DSHI Systems)
- Hip PainHip Pain http://www.freemd.com/hip-pain-one-hip/visit-virtual-doctor.htm(DSHI Systems)
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Tutorials
- Surgical Procedures: Hip, Knee, ShoulderSurgical Procedures: Hip, Knee, Shoulder http://www.arthritis.org/joint-surgery.php(Arthritis Foundation)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Hip DislocationClinicalTrials.gov: Hip Dislocation http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Hip+Dislocation%22(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Hip FracturesClinicalTrials.gov: Hip Fractures http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Hip+Fractures%22(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Hip InjuriesClinicalTrials.gov: Hip Injuries http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Hip+Injuries%22(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: PelvisClinicalTrials.gov: Pelvis http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Pelvis%22(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Hip DislocationClinicalTrials.gov: Hip Dislocation http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Hip+Dislocation%22
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Research
- Arm Fractures Indicate Greater Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly PatientsArm Fractures Indicate Greater Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients http://www6.aaos.org/news/Pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=784(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Low Levels of Vitamin D Associated with Increase in Hip FractureLow Levels of Vitamin D Associated with Increase in Hip Fracture http://www.niams.nih.gov/News_and_Events/Spotlight_on_Research/2009/low_vitD_hip_fracture.asp(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Fracture-dislocation of the hip: what does volumetric computed tomography add...Article: Fracture-dislocation of the hip: what does volumetric computed tomography add... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20657233?tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Change in long-term mortality associated with fractures of the hip:...Article: Change in long-term mortality associated with fractures of the hip:... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20595120?tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Analysis of rehabilitation activities within skilled nursing and inpatient rehabilitation...Article: Analysis of rehabilitation activities within skilled nursing and inpatient rehabilitation... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20567135?tool=MedlinePlus
- Hip Injuries and Disorders -- see more articlesHip Injuries and Disorders -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=(hip+injuries[majr]+OR+hip+joint/abnormalities[majr]+OR+pelvic+bones/injuries[majr])+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+(jsubsetk[text]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+review[pt]+OR+guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+jsubsetn[text])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
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Dictionaries/Glossaries
- Glossary of Orthopaedic WordsGlossary of Orthopaedic Words http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/glossary.cfm(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Directories
- AAHKS Doctor LocatorAAHKS Doctor Locator http://www.aahks.org/patients/public/memdir.cfm(American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons)
- Find a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianFind a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician https://www.e-aapmr.org/imis/imisonline/findphys/find.cfm(American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- Find an OrthopaedistFind an Orthopaedist http://www6.aaos.org/about/public/members.cfm(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Organizations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://www.aaos.org/
- National Center for Injury Prevention and ControlNational Center for Injury Prevention and Control http://www.cdc.gov/injury/(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.niams.nih.gov/Portal_En_Espanol/
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Statistics
- Hip Fractures Among Older AdultsHip Fractures Among Older Adults http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/adulthipfx.htm(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Children
- Acetabular Labral TearsAcetabular Labral Tears http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site557/mainpageS557P0.html(Children's Hospital Boston)
- Cast Types and Maintenance InstructionsCast Types and Maintenance Instructions http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site653/mainpageS653P0.html(Children's Hospital Boston)
- Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH) http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00347(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Developmental Dysplasia of the HipDevelopmental Dysplasia of the Hip http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/bones/ddh.html(Nemours Foundation)
- Femoral AnteversionFemoral Anteversion http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site889/mainpageS889P0.html(Children's Hospital Boston)
- Hip Fracture in ChildrenHip Fracture in Children http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site453/mainpageS453P0.html(Children's Hospital Boston)
- Hip ImpingementHip Impingement http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site556/mainpageS556P0.html(Children's Hospital Boston)
- Hip Problems in InfantsHip Problems in Infants http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/special/bone/444.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/children/parents/special/bone/444.printerview.html
- Leg Length DiscrepancyLeg Length Discrepancy http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1100/mainpageS1100P0.html(Children's Hospital Boston)
- Legg-Calve-Perthes DiseaseLegg-Calve-Perthes Disease http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1231/mainpageS1231P0.html(Children's Hospital Boston)
- Perthes DiseasePerthes Disease http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00070&return_link=0(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Toxic SynovitisToxic Synovitis http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/toxic_synovitis.html(Nemours Foundation)
- Transient Synovitis of the Hip: A Cause of Hip Pain in ChildrenTransient Synovitis of the Hip: A Cause of Hip Pain in Children http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/special/bone/181.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/children/parents/special/bone/181.printerview.html
- Ultrasound: Infant HipUltrasound: Infant Hip http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/ultrasound_hip.html(Nemours Foundation)
- X-Ray Exam: HipX-Ray Exam: Hip http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/xray_hip.html(Nemours Foundation)
- X-Ray Exam: PelvisX-Ray Exam: Pelvis http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/xray_pelvis.html(Nemours Foundation)
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Teenagers
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/special/bone/282.printerview.html(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/children/parents/special/bone/282.printerview.html
- Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisSlipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00052(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Patient Handouts
- Getting your home ready - knee or hip surgeryGetting your home ready - knee or hip surgery http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000167.htm
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000167.htm
- Hip fracture - dischargeHip fracture - discharge http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000168.htm
- Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000168.htm
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You may also be interested in these related encyclopedia pages:
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000971.htm
- Getting your home ready - knee or hip surgery - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000167.htm
- Hip fracture - discharge - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000168.htm
- Hip fracture surgeries - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007386.htm
- Hip pain - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003179.htm
- Legg-Calve-Perthes disease - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001264.htm
- Pelvis x-ray - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003809.htm
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000972.htm
- Toxic synovitis - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000981.htm
The primary NIH organization for research on Hip Injuries and Disorders is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - http://www.niams.nih.gov/
Hip Injuries and Disorders - Multiple Languages - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/hipinjuriesanddisorders.html
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