The pelvis is a structure of bones – coccyx, hip bones and sacrum located between the base of the spine and legs. The hip bones are further divided into the pubis, ilium and the ischium. The pelvis forms a bowl-like cavity which contains as well as protects the...
Snapping Hip Syndrome, also known as Coxa Saltans or Dancer’s Hip, refers to a medical condition wherein an individual feels a popping sensation while moving the leg. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint which allows the rounded end of the femur to fit into the...
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome is a painful condition characterized by the buildup of intense pressure inside a muscle compartment, causing it to gradually wear out. It usually affects the muscles in the hips, thighs and lower legs. Repetitively performing...
Hip Pointer refers to an injury to the iliac crest of the hip joint. The iliac crest is the outer ridge that curves along the pelvic bone. It forms the crest of the ilium which is the largest of the three bones viz. ischium, pubis and ilium that fuse together to form...
The Hip Labral Tear affects the cartilage ring that surrounds the outer ring of the hip joint. This ring is called labrum and it acts as a gasket to hold the ball of the thigh bone within the hip joint socket. The labrum helps to stabilize the hip joint besides...
