Ból biodra u dorosłych
Etiologia i przyczyny

Ból biodra jest powszechnym problemem klinicznym, dotykającym około 10% populacji dorosłych, z częstością wzrastającą do 12-15% u osób powyżej 60. roku życia oraz 30-40% u aktywnych sportowo młodych dorosłych. Lokalizacja bólu (przednia, boczna, tylna) jest kluczowa dla różnicowania etiologii, która obejmuje m.in. chorobę zwyrodnieniową stawów (6,7-9,7% u osób >45 lat), uszkodzenia obrąbka stawowego, konflikt udowo-panewkowy (FAI), zespół bólu krętarzowego, zapalenie ścięgien, martwicę aseptyczną oraz przyczyny odniesione z kręgosłupa lędźwiowego. FAI, szczególnie u młodych aktywnych pacjentów, manifestuje się deformacjami typu cam, pincer lub mieszanym, prowadząc do uszkodzeń obrąbka i chrząstki. Zespół bólu krętarzowego, częstszy u kobiet w średnim wieku, obejmuje zapalenie kaletki (4-46%) i tendinopatię mięśnia pośladkowego średniego (18-50%). Martwica aseptyczna, związana z czynnikami ryzyka takimi jak długotrwałe stosowanie kortykosteroidów czy nadużywanie alkoholu, prowadzi do obumierania tkanki kostnej głowy kości udowej i może skutkować jej zapadnięciem.

Etiologia, przyczyny bólu biodra u dorosłych

Ból biodra jest częstym problemem występującym u dorosłych, który może znacząco ograniczać codzienne funkcjonowanie i wpływać na jakość życia. Badania wskazują, że przewlekły ból biodra dotyka 10% populacji ogólnej, a jego częstość wzrasta wraz z wiekiem. U osób po 60. roku życia występuje u 12-15% osób, natomiast wśród aktywnych sportowo dorosłych częstość przewlekłego bólu biodra wynosi 30-40%.12

Dolegliwości bólowe biodra mogą mieć złożone pochodzenie, a ich prawidłowa diagnoza wymaga szczegółowego badania. Ból może być zlokalizowany w różnych obszarach biodra – z przodu, z boku lub z tyłu, co często wskazuje na konkretną przyczynę dolegliwości.12

Przyczyny bólu w przedniej części biodra

Ból zlokalizowany w przedniej części biodra lub w pachwinie może mieć różnorodne przyczyny, w tym:12

  • Choroby wewnątrzstawowe, takie jak zmiany zwyrodnieniowe (szczególnie u osób starszych)
  • Uszkodzenia obrąbka stawowego (najczęściej u młodszych dorosłych)
  • Konflikt udowo-panewkowy (FAI, femoroacetabular impingement)
  • Urazy zginaczy biodra
  • Ból odniesiony z jamy brzusznej lub miednicy

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Konflikt udowo-panewkowy (FAI) jest jedną z najczęstszych przyczyn bólu biodra u młodych dorosłych. Może być spowodowany nieprawidłowym kształtem głowy kości udowej (deformacja typu cam), zbyt dużym pokryciem głowy kości udowej przez panewkę (deformacja typu pincer) lub kombinacją obu tych nieprawidłowości.12

Przyczyny bólu w bocznej części biodra

Ból zlokalizowany bocznie najczęściej związany jest z zespołem bólu krętarzowego (greater trochanteric pain syndrome), który obejmuje:12

  • Zapalenie kaletki krętarzowej (trochanteric bursitis)
  • Tendinopatię lub uszkodzenie mięśnia pośladkowego średniego
  • Tarcie pasma biodrowo-piszczelowego

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Zespół bólu krętarzowego występuje częściej u kobiet w średnim wieku i osób starszych. Zapalenie kaletki maziowej występuje w 4-46% przypadków, natomiast tendinopatia mięśni pośladkowych w 18-50% przypadków bólu biodra.1

Przyczyny bólu w tylnej części biodra

Ból w tylnej części biodra najczęściej związany jest z:12

  • Zespołem mięśnia gruszkowatego
  • Uwięźnięciem nerwu kulszowego (zespół głębokiego pośladka)
  • Konfliktem udowo-kulszowym
  • Tendinopatią mięśni kulszowo-goleniowych
  • Dysfunkcją stawu krzyżowo-biodrowego
  • Bólem odniesionej z kręgosłupa lędźwiowego (radikulopatia)

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Najczęstsze przyczyny bólu biodra u dorosłych

Choroba zwyrodnieniowa stawów (osteoartritis)

Choroba zwyrodnieniowa stawów jest najczęstszą przyczyną bólu biodra u osób starszych. U dorosłych powyżej 45. roku życia, 6,7-9,7% cierpi na chorobę zwyrodnieniową biodra, a jeden na czterech dorosłych rozwinie objawową chorobę zwyrodnieniową biodra w ciągu życia.12

Choroba zwyrodnieniowa biodra charakteryzuje się stopniowym zużyciem chrząstki wyścielającej staw biodrowy, co prowadzi do tarcia kości o kość, powodując ból, sztywność i ograniczenie ruchomości. Najczęściej rozwija się wraz z wiekiem lub jako rezultat wcześniejszych urazów stawu biodrowego.12

Czynniki ryzyka rozwoju choroby zwyrodnieniowej biodra obejmują:12

  • Zaawansowany wiek
  • Predyspozycje genetyczne
  • Wcześniejsze urazy stawu biodrowego
  • Otyłość
  • Nieprawidłowe uformowanie stawu biodrowego (dysplazja)
  • Konflikt udowo-panewkowy
  • Zawody lub sporty, które wywierają powtarzający się nacisk na staw biodrowy

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Uszkodzenia obrąbka stawowego (labral tears)

Obrąbek stawowy to pierścień chrząstki otaczający panewkę stawu biodrowego, którego funkcją jest zwiększenie stabilności stawu. Pacjenci z uszkodzeniem obrąbka stawowego często zgłaszają ból w przedniej części biodra i pachy, a połowa z nich odczuwa ból promieniujący do bocznej części biodra, przedniej części uda i pośladka.12

Przyczyny uszkodzenia obrąbka stawowego obejmują:12

  • Konflikt udowo-panewkowy (FAI)
  • Urazy związane ze sportem lub urazem
  • Dysplazja biodra
  • Wiotkość torebki stawowej
  • Degeneracja związana z wiekiem

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Uszkodzenia obrąbka stawowego są szczególnie częste u sportowców, tancerzy i osób z wrodzonymi nieprawidłowościami anatomicznymi biodra.12

Konflikt udowo-panewkowy (FAI)

Konflikt udowo-panewkowy (femoroacetabular impingement) jest często występującą przyczyną bólu biodra u młodych, aktywnych osób. Powstaje, gdy dochodzi do nieprawidłowego kontaktu między głową kości udowej a panewką podczas normalnego zakresu ruchu biodra, szczególnie podczas zgięcia, przywiedzenia i rotacji wewnętrznej.12

Wyróżnia się trzy typy deformacji w konflikcie udowo-panewkowym:1

  • Typ cam – nieprawidłowy kształt głowy kości udowej
  • Typ pincer – nadmierne pokrycie głowy kości udowej przez panewkę
  • Typ mieszany – kombinacja obu powyższych

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Konflikt udowo-panewkowy może prowadzić do uszkodzenia obrąbka stawowego i chrząstki, powodując ból i ograniczenie ruchomości. Jest szczególnie częsty u osób wykonujących powtarzające się ruchy skrętne biodra, takich jak piłkarze, tancerze i golfiarzy.12

Zespół bólu krętarzowego

Zespół bólu krętarzowego (greater trochanteric pain syndrome) to najczęstsza przyczyna bólu bocznej części biodra. Obejmuje zapalenie kaletki krętarzowej, tendinopatię mięśni pośladkowych i tarcie pasma biodrowo-piszczelowego.12

Zapalenie kaletki krętarzowej występuje, gdy dochodzi do zapalenia kaletki maziowej położonej między krętarzem większym a powięzią szeroką. Najczęstsze czynniki ryzyka obejmują:12

  • Powtarzające się mikrourazy lub nadmierne obciążenie biodra
  • Urazy biodra
  • Zaburzenia biomechaniki chodu
  • Nierówna długość kończyn dolnych
  • Problemy z kręgosłupem, biodrami, kolanami lub nogami powodujące niestabilność

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Zapalenie ścięgien biodra

Zapalenie ścięgien (tendinopatia) może dotyczyć różnych ścięgien otaczających staw biodrowy, powodując ból i ograniczenie ruchomości. Najczęściej dotyka zginaczy biodra, w tym mięśnia biodrowo-lędźwiowego.12

Główne przyczyny zapalenia ścięgien biodra to:12

  • Przeciążenie związane z aktywnością fizyczną
  • Powtarzające się ruchy
  • Urazy
  • Nieprawidłowa biomechanika

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Zapalenie pasma biodrowo-piszczelowego (zespół pasma biodrowo-piszczelowego) jest jedną z najczęstszych przyczyn zapalenia ścięgien w okolicy biodra, szczególnie u biegaczy i osób aktywnych fizycznie.1

Martwica aseptyczna głowy kości udowej

Martwica aseptyczna (avascular necrosis, osteonecrosis) występuje, gdy dochodzi do zaburzenia ukrwienia głowy kości udowej, prowadząc do obumierania tkanki kostnej. Objawia się najczęściej u osób w średnim i starszym wieku.12

Czynniki ryzyka rozwoju martwicy aseptycznej obejmują:12

  • Nadużywanie alkoholu
  • Palenie tytoniu
  • Długotrwałe stosowanie kortykosteroidów
  • Hemoglobinopatie (np. niedokrwistość sierpowatokrwinkowa)
  • Chemioterapia
  • Zespół metaboliczny
  • Otyłość
  • Urazy biodra (złamania, zwichnięcia)
  • Zakażenie HIV

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Martwica aseptyczna prowadzi do osłabienia kości i może ostatecznie spowodować zapadnięcie się głowy kości udowej, powodując silny ból i ograniczenie ruchomości.12

Złamania biodra i złamania przeciążeniowe

Złamania biodra są najczęstsze u osób starszych, zwłaszcza z osteoporozą. Mogą wynikać z upadku lub innego urazu, ale również być związane z osłabieniem kości.12

Złamania przeciążeniowe (stresowe) szyjki kości udowej są zwykle związane z nadmiernym obciążeniem i mogą występować u sportowców, szczególnie kobiet z tzw. „triadą sportsmenki” (zaburzenia odżywiania, zaburzenia miesiączkowania i osłabienie kości).12

Objawy złamania biodra to najczęściej nagły, silny ból, niemożność obciążenia kończyny, skrócenie i rotacja zewnętrzna kończyny.12

Inne przyczyny bólu biodra

Ból odniesiony i zaburzenia neurologiczne

Ból w okolicy biodra może być bólem odniesionym z innych struktur, takich jak:12

  • Kręgosłup lędźwiowy (radikulopatia, stenoza kręgosłupa)
  • Rwa kulszowa
  • Zespół mięśnia gruszkowatego
  • Meralgia paresthetica (uwięźnięcie nerwu skórnego bocznego uda)

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Meralgia paresthetica odnosi się do uwięźnięcia nerwu skórnego bocznego uda na poziomie więzadła pachwinowego. Przyczyna jest zwykle idiopatyczna, ale może być związana z urazem, przeciążeniem, dysproporcją między nogami a tułowiem, długotrwałym staniem, zewnętrznym uciskiem przez paski, przyrostem masy ciała i ciasnym ubraniem.1

Zapalenia stawów o podłożu zapalnym

Oprócz choroby zwyrodnieniowej stawów, ból biodra może być spowodowany przez zapalenia stawów o podłożu zapalnym, takie jak:12

  • Reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów
  • Łuszczycowe zapalenie stawów
  • Zesztywniające zapalenie stawów kręgosłupa

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Zapalenia stawów o podłożu zapalnym są zazwyczaj związane z nieprawidłowym działaniem układu odpornościowego, który atakuje własne tkanki, wywołując stan zapalny w stawach. Czynniki ryzyka obejmują:1

  • Pewne mutacje genetyczne
  • Określone przeciwciała autoimmunologiczne
  • Rodzinną lub osobistą historię chorób autoimmunologicznych

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Infekcyjne zapalenie stawu biodrowego

Zakażenie stawu biodrowego (septyczne zapalenie stawów) jest rzadką, ale poważną przyczyną bólu biodra, wymagającą pilnego leczenia. Może wystąpić w wyniku urazu, rozprzestrzenienia się infekcji z innej części ciała lub jako powikłanie po wcześniejszej operacji.12

Objawy zakażenia stawu biodrowego to gorący, opuchnięty staw, wysoka temperatura ciała oraz silny ból uniemożliwiający poruszanie się.1

Przyczyny bólu biodra specyficzne dla kobiet

U kobiet ból biodra może być również związany z problemami ginekologicznymi:12

  • Endometrioza – może powodować bolesność miednicy, która jest często opisywana jako ból biodra
  • Mięśniaki macicy
  • Torbiele jajników
  • Zapalenie narządów miednicy mniejszej
  • Ciąża – podczas ciąży organizm kobiety produkuje hormon relaksynę, który rozluźnia stawy i mięśnie w przygotowaniu do porodu

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Endometrioza, stan, w którym tkanki podobne do wyściółki macicy rosną poza macicą, może powodować bolesność miednicy, która promieniuje do biodra. Ból związany z endometriozą jest często cykliczny, nasilający się przed i podczas miesiączki.12

Przepukliny i inne schorzenia

Ból w okolicy biodra i pachwiny może być również spowodowany przez:12

  • Przepukliny pachwinowe i udowe (często określane jako „przepukliny sportowe”)
  • Dysfunkcję mięśni dna miednicy
  • Zespół trzaskającego biodra (coxa saltans)
  • Dysplazję biodra

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Przepukliny w okolicy pachwinowej często występują blisko kości biodrowej i mogą powodować ból biodra. Przepukliny te rozwijają się później w życiu, gdy mięśnie osłabły wraz z wiekiem, a są szczególnie częste u kobiet w ciąży ze względu na dodatkowe ciśnienie wywierane na ścianę brzucha.12

Czynniki ryzyka bólu biodra u dorosłych

Istnieje wiele czynników, które mogą zwiększać ryzyko wystąpienia bólu biodra:12

  • Wiek – ryzyko wzrasta wraz z wiekiem, szczególnie w przypadku chorób zwyrodnieniowych
  • Płeć – niektóre schorzenia, jak zespół bólu krętarzowego, są częstsze u kobiet
  • Genetyka – predyspozycje rodzinne do rozwoju chorób stawów
  • Otyłość – zwiększone obciążenie stawów
  • Wcześniejsze urazy lub operacje biodra
  • Aktywność sportowa o wysokiej intensywności, szczególnie sporty z dużym obciążeniem stawów
  • Nieprawidłowe ustawienie stawu biodrowego (dysplazja, konflikt udowo-panewkowy)
  • Zaburzenia biomechaniki chodu
  • Choroby układowe (np. reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów, łuszczyca)

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U sportowców, szczególnie biegaczy maratonów i osób uprawiających sporty o wysokim obciążeniu, takie jak koszykówka, ryzyko rozwoju choroby zwyrodnieniowej stawów może być zwiększone.1

Patomechanizm bólu biodra

Ból przewlekły w biodrze obejmuje ból nocyceptywny i/lub neuropatyczny. Ból nocyceptywny pochodzi z kości, błony maziowej i innych tkanek. W bólu nocyceptywnym początkowo występuje tylko sensytyzacja obwodowa, a ból można kontrolować lekami ogólnoustrojowymi lub miejscowymi, ponieważ zmniejszają one uwalnianie obwodowych mediatorów zapalnych.1

Ból neuropatyczny wynika z uszkodzenia szlaku układu somatosensorycznego. Na przykład w zespole mięśnia gruszkowatego występuje rozciąganie nerwów lub, z powodu przepukliny krążka międzykręgowego, dochodzi do radikulopatii.1

W stanach przewlekłych, takich jak choroba zwyrodnieniowa stawów lub reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów, sensytyzacja nerwowa nie ogranicza się tylko do obwodu. Z powodu utrzymującego się stanu zapalnego tkanek wokół nerwu, uwalniane są mediatory bólu, które zwiększają pobudliwość szlaków bólowych, prowadząc do neuroplastyczności bólu.1

Znaczenie wczesnej diagnostyki i leczenia

Wczesna i dokładna diagnoza przyczyny bólu biodra jest kluczowa dla skutecznego leczenia. W przypadku niektórych schorzeń, takich jak konflikt udowo-panewkowy, uszkodzenia obrąbka stawowego i uszkodzenia ścięgna mięśnia pośladkowego średniego, wyniki operacji są zwykle dobre, dlatego zaawansowane obrazowanie i/lub wczesne skierowanie do specjalisty może poprawić wyniki leczenia pacjentów.1

Leczenie bólu biodra powinno opierać się na wielomodalnej terapii ukierunkowanej na mechanizm bólu i ścieżkę bólową. Badania diagnostyczne, takie jak badania krwi, zdjęcia rentgenowskie, ultrasonografia i rezonans magnetyczny, mogą pomóc w potwierdzeniu diagnozy i zaplanowaniu odpowiedniego leczenia.1

Niedawno położono nacisk na rolę ultradźwięków w zabiegach interwencyjnych przeciwbólowych. Wykorzystanie radiofrekwencji pod kontrolą fluoroskopii w gałęziach okołostawowych stawu biodrowego wykazało, że zapewnia ulgę w bólu do 36 miesięcy.1

Etiologia bólu biodra – najważniejsze obserwacje

Ból biodra u dorosłych ma złożoną etiologię i może wynikać z wielu różnych przyczyn. Lokalizacja bólu – przednia, boczna lub tylna – często wskazuje na jego pochodzenie. Najczęstsze przyczyny bólu biodra obejmują chorobę zwyrodnieniową stawów, uszkodzenia obrąbka stawowego, konflikt udowo-panewkowy, zespół bólu krętarzowego, zapalenie ścięgien i martwicę aseptyczną.12

Wczesna diagnoza i odpowiednie leczenie są kluczowe dla zmniejszenia bólu, poprawy funkcji i zapobiegania dalszej degeneracji stawu. W zależności od przyczyny, leczenie może obejmować farmakoterapię, fizykoterapię, modyfikację aktywności życiowej oraz, w niektórych przypadkach, interwencje zabiegowe lub operacyjne.12

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    Adults commonly present to their family physicians with hip pain, and diagnosing the cause is important for prescribing effective therapy. Hip pain is usually located anteriorly, laterally, or posteriorly. Anterior hip pain includes referred pain from intra-abdominal or intrapelvic causes; extra-articular etiologies, such as hip flexor injuries; and intra-articular etiologies. Intra-articular pain is often caused by a labral tear or femoroacetabular impingement in younger adults or osteoarthritis in older adults. Lateral hip pain is most commonly caused by greater trochanteric pain syndrome, which includes gluteus medius tendinopathy or tear, bursitis, and iliotibial band friction. Posterior hip pain includes referred pain such as lumbar spinal pathology, deep gluteal syndrome with sciatic nerve entrapment, ischiofemoral impingement, and hamstring tendinopathy.
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  • #1 Hip Pain in Adults: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2021/0115/p81.html
    Hip pain is common in adults of all ages and activity levels. In nonelite adult soccer players, hip and groin injuries represent 28% to 45% of all injuries in women and 49% to 55% in men. In adults older than 45 years, 6.7% to 9.7% have osteoarthritis of the hip, and one in four adults will develop symptomatic hip osteoarthritis in their lifetime. […] Femoroacetabular impingement is one of the most common causes of hip pain in young adults. It can be caused by a cam deformity, which is bony overgrowth of the femoral head and neck, a pincer deformity of the acetabulum (too much coverage of the femoral head), or both. […] Patients with labral tears may present with anterior hip pain and a history of a sports-related or traumatic injury. […] Stress fractures of the femoral neck are typically associated with overuse and may also be associated with energy imbalance in athletes.
  • #1 Chronic hip pain in adults: Current knowledge and future prospective
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8022067/
    Management of individual chronic hip pain conditions […] OA of the hip is the second most common joint after knee affecting women twice as common as men. The common risk factors are genetic, dysplasia of hip, hip joint laxity, increased body mass index, and manual labour. These factors cause increase in wear and tear, instability, malalignment, microtrauma, and structural damage of hip joint. […] The term greater trochanteric pain syndrome encompasses gluteal medius and minimus tendinopathy/tears, trochanteric bursitis, and external coxa saltans. Bursitis occurs in 4%46% and gluteal tendinopathy in 18%50% patients. The trochanteric bursa is located deep to the iliotibial band and superficial to the hip abductors and is a frequent cause of lateral hip pain. […] Meralgia paresthetica (MP) refers to the entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve at the level of the inguinal ligament. The cause is usually idiopathic but can be due to trauma, overuse, leg/trunk discrepancy, prolonged standing, external compression by belts, weight gain, and tight clothing. […] Treatment of piriformis syndrome is mainly conservative methods, such as stretching exercises, injections, NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, ice, and activity modifications.
  • #1 Hip Osteoarthritis – OrthoInfo – AAOS
    https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/osteoarthritis-of-the-hip/
    Osteoarthritis, sometimes called „wear-and-tear arthritis,” is a common condition that many people develop as they age. It can occur in any joint in the body, but most often develops in weightbearing joints, such as the hip. […] Osteoarthritis of the hip causes pain and stiffness. It can make it hard to do everyday activities like bending over to tie a shoe, rising from a chair, or taking a short walk. […] Osteoarthritis has no single specific cause, but there are certain factors that may make you more likely to develop the disease, including: Increasing age, Family history of osteoarthritis, Previous injury to the hip joint, Obesity, Improper formation of the hip joint at birth, a condition known as developmental dysplasia of the hip. […] The most common symptom of hip osteoarthritis is pain. […] This hip pain develops slowly and worsens over time, although it can also come on suddenly. […] Osteoarthritis develops slowly and the pain it causes worsens over time.
  • #1 Evaluation of the Patient with Hip Pain | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2014/0101/p27.html
    Patients with femoroacetabular impingement are often young and physically active. […] Hip labral tears cause dull or sharp groin pain, and one-half of patients with a labral tear have pain that radiates to the lateral hip, anterior thigh, and buttock. […] Occult or stress fracture of the hip should be considered if trauma or repetitive weight-bearing exercise is involved, even if plain radiograph results are negative. […] Acute onset of atraumatic anterior hip pain that results in impaired weight bearing should raise suspicion for transient synovitis and septic arthritis. […] In adults, risk factors for osteonecrosis include systemic lupus erythematosus, sickle cell disease, human immunodeficiency virus infection, smoking, alcoholism, and corticosteroid use. […] Other causes of posterior hip pain include sacroiliac joint dysfunction, lumbar radiculopathy, and vascular claudication. […] Greater trochanteric pain syndrome refers to pain over the greater trochanter.
  • #1 Hip pain in young adults
    https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2014/april/hip-pain-in-young-adults
    Our understanding of the causes of hip pain in young adults has increased significantly over the last decade. […] This has led to the recognition that subtle hip shape abnormalities, termed femoroacetabular impingement, can cause symptomatic soft tissue damage and may initiate OA. […] The acetabular labrum is a cartilaginous ring surrounding the acetabulum and its function is to increase hip joint stability. […] Labral tears can arise from FAI, trauma, dysplasia, capsular laxity and degeneration. […] Chondral defects refer to damage of the mature articular cartilage, which causes pain and may initiate the degenerative process of OA. […] The term FAI describes subtle deformities in hip shape that cause impingement between the femoral neck and anterior rim of the acetabulum during the normal range of functional hip movement, particularly in flexion adduction and internal rotation.
  • #1 7 Common Causes of Hip Pain | Rush
    https://www.rush.edu/news/7-common-causes-hip-pain
    This injury is common in people with anatomic abnormalities that make the hip too shallow or hips with impingement, or in those who previously injured their hips. […] The pain you feel in your hip could actually be coming from elsewhere in your pelvis. […] If the pain is limited to your groin and coincides with ovulation or your period, the cause could be endometriosis or uterine fibroids rather than a problem with the hip. […] Nho treats hip pain in many younger people who do high-intensity athletics, such as Tough Mudder races, CrossFit or barre classes. […] This is called hip impingement, or femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). […] This is a very common cause of a daily, dull pain in the hip. […] Recent studies show that osteoarthritis results when the hip bones are not formed perfectly, making them not fit together neatly.
  • #1 Hip pain in young adults
    https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2014/april/hip-pain-in-young-adults
    Hip shape deformities are classified into three types: cam type asphericity of the femoral head; pincer type over coverage of the anterosuperior acetabular wall; mixed type a combination of cam and pincer deformities. […] It is not yet understood why some people develop symptoms (FAI syndrome) and others do not. […] The natural history of FAI and long-term progression to OA remain topics of much debate and ongoing research. […] Some causes, particularly FAI, are associated with an increased risk of OA.
  • #1 Hip Pain in Adults: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2021/0115/p81.html
    Avascular necrosis of the femoral head most commonly presents in middle-aged to older adults. Risk factors include alcohol use, smoking, systemic corticosteroid use, hemoglobinopathies, chemotherapy, metabolic syndrome, and obesity. […] In older adults, osteoarthritis of the femoroacetabular joint is the most common cause of anterior hip pain. […] Hip fractures are more common in older adults and often present after a fall or other trauma or may be associated with osteoporosis. […] The most common cause of lateral hip pain is greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
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    https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/orthopedics/conditions/hip-bursitis
    Hip bursitis is the most common cause of hip pain. […] Some factors increase the likelihood of bursitis, including overuse/repeated pressure on the hip. […] Hip injuries can irritate the bursa and cause bursitis, including trochanteric bursitis. […] Issues that affect the spine, hips, knees and legs can cause instability that can lead to bursitis of the hip. […] Your hip bursa can become irritated if you have one leg that is an inch or longer than the other. […] The main symptom of hip bursitis is pain. […] Pain from bursitis in your hip tends to get worse after you’ve been sitting or lying down. […] Bursitis symptoms include pain that may radiate throughout the hip, thigh and buttock. […] Most hip bursitis gets better with simple lifestyle changes.
  • #1 Hip Pain: Causes and Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/hip-pain-causes-and-treatment
    Bursae ease the friction from these tissues rubbing together. When bursae get inflamed, they can cause pain. […] Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of the tendons. It’s usually caused by repetitive stress from overuse. […] Repeated activities can put strain on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support the hips. […] A hip labral tear is a rip in the ring of cartilage (called the labrum) that follows the outside rim of your hip joint socket. […] Avascular necrosis happens when blood flow to the hip bone slows and the bone tissue dies. […] Inflammatory arthritis can cause pain and stiffness in your hip. […] Hip pain in children can be caused by an injury, a structural hip issue, a disease, or an infection.
  • #1 The 3 Most Common Causes of Hip Pain in Adults | Mahwah Valley Orthopedic Associates
    https://mahwahvalleyorthopedic.com/the-3-most-common-causes-of-hip-pain-in-adults/
    There are several tendons around the hip that connect the muscles to the joint and allow for the flexibility and stability of the hip joint. The tendons can often become inflamed and painful due to overuse and this inflammation is known as tendonitis. […] One of the most common causes of tendinitis at the level of the hip joint is iliotibial (IT) band syndrome. […] This is a condition where the neck of the ball and the edge of the socket of the hip impinge or catch on each other during higher levels of activity such as running or pivoting activities. This results in activity related groin pain.
  • #1 6 common causes of hip pain | Northwell Health
    https://www.northwell.edu/orthopaedic-institute/specialties/joint-replacement/expert-insights/6-common-causes-of-hip-pain
    If pain is focused in the front or side of your hip or in your groin area, tendonitis could be to blame. This usually occurs as the result of repetitive motions that strain the tendons in your hip area. […] Dull, achy, ongoing hip/groin area pain that can radiate down the front of the thigh may be osteoarthritis. This condition is a breakdown of the cartilage, possibly leading to inflammation and stiff joints. Prior injuries to a joint can lead to increased risk for this problem. […] If the ring of cartilage around your hip (called the labral) tears, you may experience ongoing pain, clicking or a limited range of hip motion. This condition is usually unique to dancers, serious athletes and people with hip abnormalities. […] People who engage in very intense activities and sports may experience hip impingement, which is a painful condition where the bones of the hip rub abnormally and compromise your movement.
  • #1 Hip Pain Causes, Conditions and Treatments | HSS
    https://www.hss.edu/condition-list_hip-pain-causes.asp
    A torn hip labrum (labral tear) causes front hip pain, as well as symptoms in the groin. […] A stress fracture the result of pressure that is repeatedly placed on a bone can be a source of significant hip pain. […] Conditions that affect the soft tissues include inflammation or injury to a muscle, ligament, tendon or bursa in or around the hip. […] Since the lower spine connects to the hip, various conditions of the lumbosacral spine may also present as hip pain. […] An infection in the hip joint, which can result from injury, spread from an infection in another part of the body, or result from a previous surgery, may produce pain in the front of the hip. […] Avascular necrosis (AVN, also known as osteonecrosis) is a less common source of hip pain that develops when blood flow to the femoral head is poor or absent, resulting in damage to the bone and eventual collapse of the head of the femur.
  • #1 7 Common Causes of Hip Pain & Treatment Options – Dr. Geoffrey Van Thiel
    https://www.vanthielmd.com/blog/7-common-causes-of-hip-pain–treatment-options/?bp=39907
    A tough ring of cartilage, called the labrum, surrounds the socket and helps hold the ball in place. Sometimes, a fall or other injury can tear the labrum, resulting in painful symptoms. […] A sprain occurs when a ligament stretches or tears. A strain is a similar type of injury, but it affects the tendons or muscles of the hip. Both strains and sprains usually result from overuse, and both tend to cause pain when you move your hip. […] Bursitis occurs when a bursa becomes irritated or inflamed. Most people with bursitis have pain when they move their hip or put weight on it. […] Fractures typically cause severe hip pain, as well as swelling, bruising or tenderness in other areas. Most people with hip fractures have significant pain whether theyre moving or lying still. […] Tendonitis occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or irritated, often as a result of overuse or repetitive use. […] Hip dislocation occurs when the ball part of your hip joint slips out of the socket. Most people with hip dislocation have significant pain, and theyre unable to put weight on their hip.
  • #1 Hip Pain Causes, Symptoms, Home Remedies, Treatment
    https://www.emedicinehealth.com/hip_pain/article_em.htm
    The hip joint is a potential space. This means that normally there is a minimal amount of fluid inside the joint to allow the femoral head to glide in the socket of the acetabulum. Any illness or injury that causes inflammation will cause this space to fill with fluid or blood, stretching the hip capsule lining and resulting in pain. […] Pain can be referred from other structures outside the hip joint, meaning that while the hip hurts, the problem may potentially originate elsewhere. Inflammation of the sciatic nerve as it arises from the spinal cord in the back can cause hip pain, especially if the L1 or L2 nerve roots are involved. Other types of nerve inflammation may manifest as hip pain, including pain arising in the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh, which is often inflamed in pregnancy.
  • #1 Hip Pain Causes, Symptoms, Home Remedies, Treatment
    https://www.emedicinehealth.com/hip_pain/article_em.htm
    Hip pain may not originate in the hip itself but may be felt there due to issues in adjacent structures. […] Peripheral nerves can become inflamed, causing hip pain. Meralgia paresthetica occurs when the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh becomes irritated. This condition is common in pregnancy, in people wearing tight clothes, or in people with diabetes. […] Sciatica, or inflammation of nerve roots from the spinal cord, may also appear with hip pain and pain that runs down the leg. There are a variety of reasons for the sciatic nerve to become inflamed, including spinal stenosis due to osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine, ruptured or bulging disks in the vertebral column of the back, and spasms of the muscles that support the low back.
  • #1 Hip pain | Causes, exercises, treatments | Versus Arthritis
    https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/hip-pain/
    Your hip joint can become painful, swollen and stiff because OA thins the cartilage that stops your bones rubbing together and causes bony lumps known as osteophytes to form on the bones of the joint. […] Inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis can all cause hip pain. […] If you’ve fallen and hurt your hip you should see your doctor urgently, as fractures around the hip are very common, particularly in elderly people with osteoporosis. […] Avascular necrosis is a rare and painful condition that can affect any joint in the body in young-to-middle-aged adults. It occurs in the hip when the blood supply to the ball at the end of the thigh bone is lost. […] This loss of blood flow causes the bone and the tissue around it to gradually die changing the shape of the ball at the end of the bone and making your hip painful and stiff.
  • #1 Hip Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/hip-arthritis
    Inflammatory arthritis isn’t due to wear and tear, although the inflammation can trigger degenerative changes in your joints. Most inflammatory conditions are autoimmune disorders. This means that your immune system malfunctions and attacks your own tissues, triggering inflammation in your joints. […] Risk factors for developing inflammatory arthritis include: Certain genetic mutations, Certain autoimmune antibodies, Family or personal history of autoimmune disease.
  • #1 Hip pain in adults
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hip-pain/
    Hip pain is common, especially as you get older. There are lots of possible causes of hip pain. It might be caused by a sudden injury or a longer-lasting problem such as arthritis. […] Common causes of hip pain and related symptoms. Symptoms Possible cause Pain, swelling or bruising after intense or repetitive exercise Sprain or strain Over 45 years of age, pain worse when walking and stiffness after moving Osteoarthritis Pain and stiffness worse after not moving (for example, when you wake up) Rheumatoid arthritis Hot, swollen hip and a high temperature or feeling hot and shivery Joint infection (septic arthritis) Severe pain and unable to walk after a fall or injury Hip fracture. […] Treatment for hip pain depends on what’s causing it. Some people with pain caused by a damaged hip joint may eventually need a hip replacement if other treatments do not help.
  • #1 5 Common Causes of Hip Pain in Women | Everyday Health
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/hip-pain/five-common-causes-of-hip-pain-in-women.aspx
    Hip pain in women can result from wear and tear, overuse, and a few other causes. […] Hip pain is often felt in the groin or on the outside of the hip directly over where the hip joint (a ball-and-socket joint) is located. […] Among the most common causes of hip pain in women are: […] Chronic hip pain in women is often due to arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear kind that affects many people as they age. […] Hip fractures are common in older women, especially those with osteoporosis (decreased bone density). […] Another common cause of hip pain in women is bursitis, says Marc Philippon, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Vail, Colorado. […] Hip pain in women can have gynecological causes, Siegrist says. […] Endometriosis (when tissue similar to the uterus lining tissue grows outside the uterus) can cause pelvic tenderness, which some women describe as hip pain.
  • #1 Groin and Hip Pain: Causes, Other Symptoms, Treatments
    https://www.healthline.com/health/groin-hip-pain
    The pain usually radiates to your hip and groin from the point where the endometriosis is located. The pain tends to be either constant or cyclical meaning it’s worse before and during your period and then gets better. […] Pain from an ovarian cyst usually occurs in the lower abdomen on the side where the cyst is located. This pain can radiate to the hip and groin.
  • #1 5 Common Causes of Hip Pain in Women – Michigan Spine & Pain
    https://michiganspineandpain.com/5-common-causes-of-hip-pain-in-women/
    When a female patient comes to Michigan Spine and Pain complaining of hip pain, our clinicians and physiatrists consider the patients age, build and activity level. […] Some of the most common causes of hip pain in women include: Arthritis. The most common cause of chronic hip pain in women is arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis the wear-and-tear kind that affects many people as they age. […] Hip fractures are common in older women, especially those with osteoporosis (decreased bone density). […] Many tendons around the hip connect the muscles to the joint. These tendons can easily become inflamed if you overuse them or participate in strenuous activities. […] In the groin area, femoral and inguinal hernias sometimes referred to as sports hernias can cause anterior (frontal) hip pain in women. […] Hip pain in women can have gynecological causes and its important not to just assume the pain is caused by arthritis, bursitis or tendinitis.
  • #1 5 Causes Of Hip Pain For Women – New York Bone & Joint Specialists
    https://nyboneandjoint.com/5-causes-of-hip-pain-for-women/
    Hip pain is common in women of all ages, and can be present any of a large variety of reasons. […] Arthritis is the most common cause of hip pain in women, including osteoarthritis, which women at higher rates than it does men. […] Tendinitis occurs due to misuse or overuse of muscles in the hip, causing wear and possibly tears to the tendons connecting the muscle to the bone and joint. […] Hip bursitis is a condition involving the inflammation of bursae, the small sacs or pockets or fluid between bones and tissue within the hip. […] “Sports hernias,” or a femoral or inguinal hernia, also cause pain in the hip and pelvic area. […] Gynecological issues are specific to women and can affect many other areas of health. […] Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction occurs when the muscles of the pelvic floor do not coordinate correctly. […] Endometriosis is a condition characterized by menstrual inflammation tissues existing outside of the uterus. Endometriosis causes tissue damage, which results in moderate to severe pain in the pelvic area, which can cascade into the hip.
  • #1 What Are The Common Causes of Hip Pain in Women | Shalby
    https://www.shalby.org/what-are-the-common-causes-of-hip-pain-in-women/
    Hip pain is caused differently in different people. According to research, women are at higher risk of developing hip pain compared to men. Hence, it is essential to take proper care to steer clear from such chronic hip problems. The causes of hip pain are many that further make it difficult to detect the issue at the right time. […] The primary cause of hip aches in women is due to the arthritis condition. Women affected with osteoporosis are more likely to witness hip aches. […] If you have sustained injuries or fractures in the hip area, then the reason for your hip ache is quite reasonable. […] Tendons are the connectors surrounding the hip muscles. When you overuse them, the tendons can develop inflammation leading to hip pain. […] Femoral and inguinal hernia in the groin area can be a leading cause of hip pain in women. Pregnant women are more prone to inguinal hernia due to the extra pressure added to the abdominal wall. […] Hip aches can take a severe toll on your health, and it can severely impact women. Hence, it is essential to take all the precautionary and preventive measures to keep things under control.
  • #1 Hip Pain When Walking: 12 Common Causes | Alexander Orthopaedics
    https://alexanderorthopaedics.com/blog/hip-pain-when-walking/
    While healthy hips are easily taken for granted, hip pain can become all-consuming, significantly impacting daily activities like walking. This can be debilitating, so knowing the causes of hip pain is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment. […] The hip, a major joint supporting your entire body, is susceptible to various pain sources. […] Hip pain encompasses any discomfort in the hip area, groin, outer thigh, buttocks, or even lower back. Ranging from mild to severe, it may come with stiffness, swelling, or limited movement. Underlying conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons, or nerves can cause it. […] Individuals of all ages can experience hip pain, but certain factors may increase the risk, including age, obesity, previous hip injuries or surgeries, poor posture, and certain medical conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
  • #1 Hip Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/hip-arthritis
    Hip arthritis is usually osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that affects the cartilage in your joint. […] Osteoarthritis of the hip is mostly the result of normal wear and tear on your hip joint. Our hips bear a lot of weight and stress throughout our lives from normal activities like walking, sitting down and standing up. As we age, it’s common for the cartilage in our hip joints to start to wear down. […] But some people do have more wear and tear on their joints than others, and at earlier ages. Lifestyle factors, genetic factors, injuries and diseases may contribute to wearing down the cartilage in your joint sooner. These factors can increase your risk of developing hip arthritis over your lifetime. […] Risk factors for developing osteoarthritis of the hip include: Increasing age, Occupations or sports that put repetitive stress on your hip joint, Carrying extra weight on your body when you walk, Previous injury or surgery in your hip joint (post-traumatic arthritis), Poorly aligned hip joint (hip dysplasia or hip impingement), Family history of osteoarthritis.
  • #1 7 Common Causes of Hip Pain | Rush
    https://www.rush.edu/news/7-common-causes-hip-pain
    Being highly active running marathons or playing high-impact sports like basketball can increase your chances of getting osteoarthritis. […] Along with rest, ice, steroids and over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications, more aggressive treatments include stem cell therapy and surgery, from hip resurfacing to total hip replacement.
  • #1 Chronic hip pain in adults: Current knowledge and future prospective
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8022067/
    Blood investigations such as complete blood counts and erythrocyte sedimentation rate can differentiate infective versus inflammatory cause of hip pain. X-ray of the hip joint should be performed if there is any suspicion of acute fracture, dislocation, or stress fracture. Ultrasonography is a useful technique for evaluating individual tendons, identifying joint effusions, confirming suspected bursitis, and functional causes of hip pain. Conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the hip can detect many soft tissue abnormalities and is the preferred imaging modality. […] Chronic pain involves nociceptive or/and neuropathic pain. Nociceptive pain originates from the bone, synovium, and other tissues. In nociceptive pain, initially there is only peripheral sensitization and pain can be controlled with systemic or topical drugs as they decrease the release of peripheral inflammatory mediators. Neuropathic pain is due to injury in the path of somatosensory nervous system. For example, in piriformis syndrome, there is stretching of nerves or due to lumbar disc prolapse there is radiculopathy. In chronic conditions such as OA or RA, neural sensitization will not be confined only to the periphery. Due to persistent tissue inflammation around the nerve, pain mediators are released which increase the excitability of pain pathways, and hence lead to neuroplasticity pain.
  • #1 Chronic hip pain in adults: Current knowledge and future prospective
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8022067/
    Chronic hip pain is distressing to the patient as it not only impairs the daily activities of life but also affects the quality of life. Chronic hip pain is difficult to diagnose as patients often present with associated chronic lumbar spine and/or knee joint pain. Moreover, nonorthopaedic causes may also present as chronic hip pain. The accurate diagnosis of chronic hip pain starts with a detailed history of the patient and thorough knowledge of anatomy of the hip joint. Various physical tests are performed to look for the causes of hip pain and investigations to confirm the diagnosis. Management of chronic hip pain should be mechanistic-based multimodal therapy targeting the pain pathway. This narrative review will describe relevant anatomy, causes, assessment, investigation, and management of chronic hip pain. The focus will be on current evidence-based management of hip osteoarthritis, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, meralgia paresthetica, and piriformis syndrome. Recently, there is emphasis on the role of ultrasound in interventional pain procedures. The use of fluoroscopic-guided radiofrequency in periarticular branches of hip joint has reported to provide pain relief of up to 36 months. However, the current evidence for use of platelet-rich plasma in chronic hip osteoarthritis pain is inconclusive. Further research is required in the management of chronic hip pain regarding comparison of fluoroscopic- and ultrasound-guided procedures, role of platelet-rich plasma, and radiofrequency procedures with long-term follow-up of patients.
  • #2 Chronic hip pain in adults: Current knowledge and future prospective
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8022067/
    The prevalence of hip pain in the general population is 10%, and it increases with age. In a published study, 14.3% of adults reported significant hip pain on most days over the previous 6 weeks. Hip pain is associated with impairment of simple movements such as sitting and standing which can precipitate chronic pain resulting in impaired functional outcomes and poorer quality of life. The diagnosis of hip pain can be challenging at times due to referred pain from spine or knee, trauma, tumor, abdomen, hernial sites, joint arthropathies, muscular, and neuropathies. […] Hip pain can be broadly differentiated into either orthopaedic (intraarticular and extraarticular) and nonorthopaedic causes as mentioned in Table 1. History related to duration, site, severity, characteristic of pain, history of trauma, steroid use, and any referred pain should be asked. In prepubescent and adolescent patients, congenital malformations of the femoroacetabular joint, avulsion fractures, and apophyseal or epiphyseal injuries are common. In young skeletally mature patients, hip pain occurs due to musculotendinous strain, ligamentous sprain, contusion, or bursitis. In older adults, degenerative OA and fractures should be considered first.
  • #2 Hip Pain in Adults: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis – PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33448767/
    Adults commonly present to their family physicians with hip pain, and diagnosing the cause is important for prescribing effective therapy. Hip pain is usually located anteriorly, laterally, or posteriorly. Anterior hip pain includes referred pain from intra-abdominal or intrapelvic causes; extra-articular etiologies, such as hip flexor injuries; and intra-articular etiologies. Intra-articular pain is often caused by a labral tear or femoroacetabular impingement in younger adults or osteoarthritis in older adults. Lateral hip pain is most commonly caused by greater trochanteric pain syndrome, which includes gluteus medius tendinopathy or tear, bursitis, and iliotibial band friction. Posterior hip pain includes referred pain such as lumbar spinal pathology, deep gluteal syndrome with sciatic nerve entrapment, ischiofemoral impingement, and hamstring tendinopathy. […] Because femoroacetabular impingement, labral tears, and gluteus medius tendon tears typically have good surgical outcomes, advanced imaging and/or early referral may improve patient outcomes.
  • #2 Evaluation of the Patient with Hip Pain | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2014/0101/p27.html
    Hip pain is a common and disabling condition that affects patients of all ages. […] The differential diagnosis of hip pain is broad, presenting a diagnostic challenge. […] Anterior hip and groin pain is commonly associated with intra-articular pathology, such as osteoarthritis and hip labral tears. […] Posterior hip pain is associated with piriformis syndrome, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, lumbar radiculopathy, and less commonly ischiofemoral impingement and vascular claudication. […] Lateral hip pain occurs with greater trochanteric pain syndrome. […] A history and physical examination are essential to accurately diagnose the cause of hip pain. […] In older adults, degenerative osteoarthritis and fractures should be considered first. […] Osteoarthritis is the most likely diagnosis in older adults with limited motion and gradual onset of symptoms.
  • #2 Hip pain in young adults
    https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2014/april/hip-pain-in-young-adults
    Our understanding of the causes of hip pain in young adults has increased significantly over the last decade. […] This has led to the recognition that subtle hip shape abnormalities, termed femoroacetabular impingement, can cause symptomatic soft tissue damage and may initiate OA. […] The acetabular labrum is a cartilaginous ring surrounding the acetabulum and its function is to increase hip joint stability. […] Labral tears can arise from FAI, trauma, dysplasia, capsular laxity and degeneration. […] Chondral defects refer to damage of the mature articular cartilage, which causes pain and may initiate the degenerative process of OA. […] The term FAI describes subtle deformities in hip shape that cause impingement between the femoral neck and anterior rim of the acetabulum during the normal range of functional hip movement, particularly in flexion adduction and internal rotation.
  • #2 Evaluation of the Patient with Hip Pain | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2014/0101/p27.html
    Patients with femoroacetabular impingement are often young and physically active. […] Hip labral tears cause dull or sharp groin pain, and one-half of patients with a labral tear have pain that radiates to the lateral hip, anterior thigh, and buttock. […] Occult or stress fracture of the hip should be considered if trauma or repetitive weight-bearing exercise is involved, even if plain radiograph results are negative. […] Acute onset of atraumatic anterior hip pain that results in impaired weight bearing should raise suspicion for transient synovitis and septic arthritis. […] In adults, risk factors for osteonecrosis include systemic lupus erythematosus, sickle cell disease, human immunodeficiency virus infection, smoking, alcoholism, and corticosteroid use. […] Other causes of posterior hip pain include sacroiliac joint dysfunction, lumbar radiculopathy, and vascular claudication. […] Greater trochanteric pain syndrome refers to pain over the greater trochanter.
  • #2 Hip Osteoarthritis – OrthoInfo – AAOS
    https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/osteoarthritis-of-the-hip/
    Osteoarthritis, sometimes called „wear-and-tear arthritis,” is a common condition that many people develop as they age. It can occur in any joint in the body, but most often develops in weightbearing joints, such as the hip. […] Osteoarthritis of the hip causes pain and stiffness. It can make it hard to do everyday activities like bending over to tie a shoe, rising from a chair, or taking a short walk. […] Osteoarthritis has no single specific cause, but there are certain factors that may make you more likely to develop the disease, including: Increasing age, Family history of osteoarthritis, Previous injury to the hip joint, Obesity, Improper formation of the hip joint at birth, a condition known as developmental dysplasia of the hip. […] The most common symptom of hip osteoarthritis is pain. […] This hip pain develops slowly and worsens over time, although it can also come on suddenly. […] Osteoarthritis develops slowly and the pain it causes worsens over time.
  • #2 Hip Pain: Causes and Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/hip-pain-causes-and-treatment
    Hip pain can have many different causes. Depending on the cause, you may feel pain in different areas of the hip, such as the inside of the hip or groin, and the outside of the hip or buttock area. […] Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of hip pain in older people. […] Common causes of hip pain include osteoarthritis, hip fractures, bursitis, tendinitis, muscle or tendon strain, hip labral tear, sciatica, cancer, avascular necrosis, inflammatory arthritis, and fibromyalgia. […] Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of hip pain, especially in older people. With osteoarthritis, either an injury or normal wear and tear damages the cartilage that cushions your hip bones, and that lack of cushioning causes pain and stiffness. […] Hip fractures can be caused by this type of injury or by repetitive stress.
  • #2 Hip Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/hip-arthritis
    Hip arthritis is usually osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that affects the cartilage in your joint. […] Osteoarthritis of the hip is mostly the result of normal wear and tear on your hip joint. Our hips bear a lot of weight and stress throughout our lives from normal activities like walking, sitting down and standing up. As we age, it’s common for the cartilage in our hip joints to start to wear down. […] But some people do have more wear and tear on their joints than others, and at earlier ages. Lifestyle factors, genetic factors, injuries and diseases may contribute to wearing down the cartilage in your joint sooner. These factors can increase your risk of developing hip arthritis over your lifetime. […] Risk factors for developing osteoarthritis of the hip include: Increasing age, Occupations or sports that put repetitive stress on your hip joint, Carrying extra weight on your body when you walk, Previous injury or surgery in your hip joint (post-traumatic arthritis), Poorly aligned hip joint (hip dysplasia or hip impingement), Family history of osteoarthritis.
  • #2 Hip Pain Causes, Conditions and Treatments | HSS
    https://www.hss.edu/condition-list_hip-pain-causes.asp
    A torn hip labrum (labral tear) causes front hip pain, as well as symptoms in the groin. […] A stress fracture the result of pressure that is repeatedly placed on a bone can be a source of significant hip pain. […] Conditions that affect the soft tissues include inflammation or injury to a muscle, ligament, tendon or bursa in or around the hip. […] Since the lower spine connects to the hip, various conditions of the lumbosacral spine may also present as hip pain. […] An infection in the hip joint, which can result from injury, spread from an infection in another part of the body, or result from a previous surgery, may produce pain in the front of the hip. […] Avascular necrosis (AVN, also known as osteonecrosis) is a less common source of hip pain that develops when blood flow to the femoral head is poor or absent, resulting in damage to the bone and eventual collapse of the head of the femur.
  • #2 7 Common Causes of Hip Pain | Rush
    https://www.rush.edu/news/7-common-causes-hip-pain
    Hip pain is all too common, with everyone from recent college graduates to grandparents at risk. […] Here, Shane Nho, MD, MS, a hip preservation specialist at Rush, looks at seven common causes of hip pain including some might surprise you. […] If it hurts on the outside of your hip, thigh and/or buttocks, you can probably blame bursitis the inflammation of the pillow-like fluid sacs that keep tendons and muscles from rubbing directly against bone. […] Bursitis becomes more common as we age, and is especially prevalent in people over 60. […] If you’re active, and your hip flexor (the group of muscles that lets you bring your knee and leg toward your body) or groin are tender when you touch or move them, you may have tendonitis. […] The labrum is the ring of cartilage that surrounds the hip socket and ensures the ball of the thighbone stays in place.
  • #2 6 common causes of hip pain | Northwell Health
    https://www.northwell.edu/orthopaedic-institute/specialties/joint-replacement/expert-insights/6-common-causes-of-hip-pain
    If pain is focused in the front or side of your hip or in your groin area, tendonitis could be to blame. This usually occurs as the result of repetitive motions that strain the tendons in your hip area. […] Dull, achy, ongoing hip/groin area pain that can radiate down the front of the thigh may be osteoarthritis. This condition is a breakdown of the cartilage, possibly leading to inflammation and stiff joints. Prior injuries to a joint can lead to increased risk for this problem. […] If the ring of cartilage around your hip (called the labral) tears, you may experience ongoing pain, clicking or a limited range of hip motion. This condition is usually unique to dancers, serious athletes and people with hip abnormalities. […] People who engage in very intense activities and sports may experience hip impingement, which is a painful condition where the bones of the hip rub abnormally and compromise your movement.
  • #2 Hip Pain | Causes and Treatments | MedStar Health
    https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/hip-pain
    Our surgeons commonly diagnose hip impingement, also known as femoral acetabular impingement or FAI, in young, active individuals who are performing repetitive hip movements. […] This condition is caused by abnormal contact between the ball of the femur and the socket. […] Avascular necrosis of the hip occurs when a part of the bone dies after losing its blood supply. […] Causes may include: Excessive alcohol consumption, Injury to the hip, Some diseases, Trauma, Use of corticosteroids. […] Hip bursitis is inflammation or irritation of a bursa, a small sac of fluid that serves as a cushion between joints, muscles, and tendons. […] You may be at an increased risk for hip bursitis if you have or have had any of the following: Bone spurs or calcium deposits, Hip injury, Overuse of the hip, Previous surgery, Rheumatoid arthritis, Spine disease, Weakness of hip abductor muscles.
  • #2 What Can Cause Hip Pain in Women?
    https://www.drandrewdutton.com/blog/hip-pain-in-women/
    Repetitive activity that involves recurrent movement of the legs beyond the normal range of motion may cause hip impingement. It is common among football, baseball, soccer, tennis, hockey, lacrosse players, dancers, gymnasts and golfers. An injury may also cause symptoms of hip impingement. Furthermore, certain conditions, such as Perthes disease and slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), may also cause hip impingement. […] If you’re younger, hip fractures are often caused by accidents or any severe trauma. But in the elderly, calcium loss that comes with ageing makes hip fractures more common. At this stage, bones become thinner and weaker, and the effect is more profound in women as they lose bone density faster than men do. […] Menopause is associated with a gradual decline in estrogen levels. Furthermore, women biologically have smaller and thinner bones than men, but the fall of estrogen levels also causes rapid acceleration of bone loss. It will start a year before menopause.
  • #2 Hip Pain | Causes and Treatments | MedStar Health
    https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/hip-pain
    Some types of inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, may result in dull, aching hip pain. […] Post-traumatic arthritis is a form of osteoarthritis that develops after you experience an injury to the hip. […] Hip injuries and pain are common among athletes, from runners to basketball players. […] It can be caused by a variety of hip conditions and injuries, many of which occur as the result of playing a sport. […] The most common injuries that result in hip pain include: Acetabular labral tears, Hip impingement syndrome, CAM lesions, Muscle strains, Stress fractures, Dislocation. […] The surgeons of MedStar Health, who specialize in the treatment of hip pain, have a comprehensive and precise understanding of the causes of hip pain. […] While there are many causes, hip impingement is becoming an increasingly recognized problem in the athletic and highly active populations.
  • #2 Hip Pain: Causes and Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/hip-pain-causes-and-treatment
    Bursae ease the friction from these tissues rubbing together. When bursae get inflamed, they can cause pain. […] Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of the tendons. It’s usually caused by repetitive stress from overuse. […] Repeated activities can put strain on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support the hips. […] A hip labral tear is a rip in the ring of cartilage (called the labrum) that follows the outside rim of your hip joint socket. […] Avascular necrosis happens when blood flow to the hip bone slows and the bone tissue dies. […] Inflammatory arthritis can cause pain and stiffness in your hip. […] Hip pain in children can be caused by an injury, a structural hip issue, a disease, or an infection.
  • #2 Hip pain | Causes, exercises, treatments | Versus Arthritis
    https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/hip-pain/
    Your hip joint can become painful, swollen and stiff because OA thins the cartilage that stops your bones rubbing together and causes bony lumps known as osteophytes to form on the bones of the joint. […] Inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis can all cause hip pain. […] If you’ve fallen and hurt your hip you should see your doctor urgently, as fractures around the hip are very common, particularly in elderly people with osteoporosis. […] Avascular necrosis is a rare and painful condition that can affect any joint in the body in young-to-middle-aged adults. It occurs in the hip when the blood supply to the ball at the end of the thigh bone is lost. […] This loss of blood flow causes the bone and the tissue around it to gradually die changing the shape of the ball at the end of the bone and making your hip painful and stiff.
  • #2 Why Does My Hip Hurt? 8 Causes of Hip Pain – New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates
    https://nmortho.com/why-does-my-hip-hurt-8-causes-of-hip-pain/
    The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. […] Despite its durability, the hip joint isn’t indestructible. With age and use, the cartilage can wear down or become damaged. Muscles and tendons in the hip can get overused. Bones in the hip can break during a fall or other injury. Any of these conditions can lead to hip pain. […] Arthritis. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are among the most common causes of hip pain, especially in older adults. Arthritis leads to inflammation of the hip joint and the breakdown of the cartilage that cushions your hip bones. The pain gradually gets worse. […] Hip fractures. With age, the bones can become weak and brittle. Weakened bones are more likely to break during a fall. […] Bursitis. Bursae are sacs of liquid found between tissues such as bone, muscles, and tendons. They ease the friction from these tissues rubbing together. When bursae get inflamed, they can cause pain. Inflammation of bursae is usually due to repetitive activities that overwork or irritate the hip joint.
  • #2 Hip Pain: Causes and How to Relieve It
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/common-causes-of-hip-pain-2696406
    Stress fractures of the hip can develop due to recurrent physical pressure, and are most common in female athletes who have the „female athlete triad,” which includes eating disorders, menstrual irregularities, and bone weakening. […] Bursitis is an irritation or inflammation of the bursa. These are small, fluid-filled sacs that serve as a cushion between joints, muscles, and tendons. […] Hip flexor strain refers to a stretch or tear of a muscle, its nearby tendon, or both. […] Osteonecrosis of the hip is the death of bone cells, and it can cause destruction of the hip joint. It may occur due to insufficient blood supply to the hip bone. […] Hip labrum tear is a tear in the band of cartilage-like tissue that runs around the outer rim of your hip socket. […] Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is when bony growths develop around the hip joint. […] Infected hip joints are uncommon. This is called a septic joint. […] Bone cancer that begins in the bone (primary cancer) or has spread from somewhere else in the body (metastatic) can cause bone pain, though this is rare.
  • #2 Sudden Hip Pain Without Injury? Here’s What May Be Behind It
    https://lattimorept.com/sudden-hip-pain-without-injury-heres-what-may-be-behind-it/
    Is unexplained pain in your hip slowing you down in your everyday life? It can be frustrating to wake up one day and suddenly feel pain in your hip for no reason. However, there are a number of things that may cause you hip pain aside from an obvious injury. Internal strains, sprains, inflammation-based diseases and arthritis are common culprits for unexplained sudden hip pain. […] Here are a few common causes that could be the key to your sudden hip pain: […] Bursitis, which is a painful condition that can be caused by overexertion or strain from prolonged sitting. […] Tendinitis of the hip can be caused by overexertion during physical activity. […] This strain may be caused by overexerting your hips through exercise or sometimes even daily physical activity. […] Hip arthritis occurs when the cartilage of the hip joint begins to deteriorate. Several types of arthritis can affect the hip joint, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis. Arthritis can be caused by many things, but the most common is general wear and tear on your body as you age.
  • #2 Hip Pain: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
    https://www.coastalorthoteam.com/blog/hip-pain-causes-treatment-and-prevention
    Large sacs of fluid (bursae) surround the hip areas; pain signifies inflammation to these areas. […] Because of the eroding side effect of cancer treatments, or due to the thinning of bones that might be the result of cancer, pain can be troubling in the hip. […] Pain is a symptom of inflammation, along with redness, swelling, and a warm sensation. Any kind of blunt force against the body can be the source of inflammation leading to hip pain. […] While participating in certain kinds of sports, a person risks tearing the labrum. This tough rim of the hip joint can also tear due to structural problems. […] In particular, the sciatic nerve, at the lower end of the spinal cord, can become pinched and lead to hip pain. Other nerves may also become pinched, such as the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in the thigh.
  • #2 Chronic hip pain in adults: Current knowledge and future prospective
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8022067/
    Management of individual chronic hip pain conditions […] OA of the hip is the second most common joint after knee affecting women twice as common as men. The common risk factors are genetic, dysplasia of hip, hip joint laxity, increased body mass index, and manual labour. These factors cause increase in wear and tear, instability, malalignment, microtrauma, and structural damage of hip joint. […] The term greater trochanteric pain syndrome encompasses gluteal medius and minimus tendinopathy/tears, trochanteric bursitis, and external coxa saltans. Bursitis occurs in 4%46% and gluteal tendinopathy in 18%50% patients. The trochanteric bursa is located deep to the iliotibial band and superficial to the hip abductors and is a frequent cause of lateral hip pain. […] Meralgia paresthetica (MP) refers to the entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve at the level of the inguinal ligament. The cause is usually idiopathic but can be due to trauma, overuse, leg/trunk discrepancy, prolonged standing, external compression by belts, weight gain, and tight clothing. […] Treatment of piriformis syndrome is mainly conservative methods, such as stretching exercises, injections, NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, ice, and activity modifications.
  • #2 Hip Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/hip-arthritis
    Inflammatory arthritis isn’t due to wear and tear, although the inflammation can trigger degenerative changes in your joints. Most inflammatory conditions are autoimmune disorders. This means that your immune system malfunctions and attacks your own tissues, triggering inflammation in your joints. […] Risk factors for developing inflammatory arthritis include: Certain genetic mutations, Certain autoimmune antibodies, Family or personal history of autoimmune disease.
  • #2 Hip Pain: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
    https://www.healthline.com/health/hip-pain
    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is due to the bodys immune system launching an attack on the joints. This type of arthritis may eventually destroy joint cartilage and bones. […] Another possible cause of hip pain is trochanteric bursitis. This condition occurs when the bursa, which is a liquid-filled sac near the hip joint, becomes inflamed. […] A number of factors can cause trochanteric bursitis, including hip injury, overuse of the joints or posture problems. […] Hip fractures are common in older adults and in those who have osteoporosis, which is a weakening of the bones due to age or other factors. […] Hip fractures cause very sudden, severe hip pain, and they require immediate medical attention. […] There are other, less common conditions that can cause hip pain. These include snapping hip syndrome and osteonecrosis, or avascular necrosis.
  • #2 Hip Problems: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
    https://patient.info/bones-joints-muscles/hip-problems
    A very common fracture in older people that usually happens after a fall. A hip fracture is the most common reason for being admitted as an emergency to a bone (orthopaedic) ward. […] FAI happens because of slight abnormalities in the shape of the 'ball-and-socket’. The movement between the bones can then cause damage to the cartilage on the surfaces and to the other tissues around the edge of the hip joint. It is not known how common FAI is but it is increasingly thought to be a common cause of hip problems, particularly in young adults. […] Septic arthritis is an infection in a joint. It is a rare cause of a hip problem but is serious and needs urgent treatment. It can affect people of any age. […] Soft tissue injuries such as muscular strains or inflamed tendons – eg, from exercise – can cause pain, swelling, inflammation and fluid build-up in the affected muscle or area. Pain can be referred to, or from, the hip. For example, a back problem can cause pain in the hip area and hip problems can be felt as pain in the knee on the same side of the body.
  • #2 5 Common Causes of Hip Pain | Synergy Health Partners
    https://synergyhealth.org/5-common-causes-of-hip-pain/
    Another common cause of hip pain in women is bursitis, says Marc Philippon, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Vail, Colorado. Fluid-filled sacs called bursae cushion the bony part of the hip that is close to the surface. Like the tendons, these sacs can become inflamed from irritation or overuse and cause pain whenever you move the hip joint. […] Hip pain in women can have gynecological causes, Siegrist says. Its important not to just assume that the pain is caused by arthritis, bursitis, or tendinitis. Depending on your age and other health issues, the pain in your hip could be coming from some other system. […] Pain from the back and spine also can be felt around the buttocks and hip, Siegrist says. Sciatica, a pinched nerve, typically affects one side of the body and can cause pain in the back of the right or left hip the pain from sciatica can start in your lower back and travel down to your buttocks and legs.
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    https://www.crestwoodmedcenter.com/health-library/385
    Hip pain is common for women of all ages, and it’s important to see your healthcare provider to ensure it is, in fact, hip pain you’re feeling rather than thigh, buttock or lower back pain. […] If it is hip pain you’re battling, it may be caused by one of the following conditions: […] Osteoarthritis, or „wear-and-tear” arthritis, is a degenerative joint disease that affects joints and cartilage, causing pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion. […] When bursae, the small fluid-filled sacs between joints, become inflamed, it can cause joint pain that often worsens when sitting or during physical activity. […] Falls, sports injuries, or medical conditions like osteoporosis or arthritis can cause fractures—the symptoms of which are pain, tenderness, swelling, and bearing weight on the affected leg. […] During pregnancy, a woman’s body produces the hormone relaxin, which loosens joints and muscles to prepare for childbirth. […] This condition is caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the back of the leg.
  • #2 5 Causes Of Hip Pain For Women – New York Bone & Joint Specialists
    https://nyboneandjoint.com/5-causes-of-hip-pain-for-women/
    Hip pain is common in women of all ages, and can be present any of a large variety of reasons. […] Arthritis is the most common cause of hip pain in women, including osteoarthritis, which women at higher rates than it does men. […] Tendinitis occurs due to misuse or overuse of muscles in the hip, causing wear and possibly tears to the tendons connecting the muscle to the bone and joint. […] Hip bursitis is a condition involving the inflammation of bursae, the small sacs or pockets or fluid between bones and tissue within the hip. […] “Sports hernias,” or a femoral or inguinal hernia, also cause pain in the hip and pelvic area. […] Gynecological issues are specific to women and can affect many other areas of health. […] Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction occurs when the muscles of the pelvic floor do not coordinate correctly. […] Endometriosis is a condition characterized by menstrual inflammation tissues existing outside of the uterus. Endometriosis causes tissue damage, which results in moderate to severe pain in the pelvic area, which can cascade into the hip.
  • #2 7 Common Causes of Hip Pain | Rush
    https://www.rush.edu/news/7-common-causes-hip-pain
    This injury is common in people with anatomic abnormalities that make the hip too shallow or hips with impingement, or in those who previously injured their hips. […] The pain you feel in your hip could actually be coming from elsewhere in your pelvis. […] If the pain is limited to your groin and coincides with ovulation or your period, the cause could be endometriosis or uterine fibroids rather than a problem with the hip. […] Nho treats hip pain in many younger people who do high-intensity athletics, such as Tough Mudder races, CrossFit or barre classes. […] This is called hip impingement, or femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). […] This is a very common cause of a daily, dull pain in the hip. […] Recent studies show that osteoarthritis results when the hip bones are not formed perfectly, making them not fit together neatly.
  • #2 Hip Pain in Adults: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment | Thomson Medical
    https://www.thomsonmedical.com/blog/hip-pain
    Hip fractures occur when the femoral neck, which connects the thigh bone (femur) to the hip socket, breaks or slips off. They are more common in older adults due to osteoporosis. […] The labrum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the hip joint. When a labral tear occurs due to injury or structural issues, it causes deep groin pain or pain in the buttocks. […] Hip flexor strain, or flexor injury, which is caused by straining in the muscles of the hip, can lead to severe pain. This happens often following a physical activity. […] Irritation of the sciatic nerve can cause pain radiating from the lower back to the hip, buttock, and down the leg. Sciatica presents as both unilateral and bilateral. […] This condition occurs when blood supply to the hip joint is disrupted, leading to the death of bone tissue. This can result in pain and eventually joint collapse.
  • #2 What Can Cause Hip Pain in Women?
    https://www.drandrewdutton.com/blog/hip-pain-in-women/
    Other possible reasons for that hip pain include: Groin Hernias – Groin or inguinal hernias are often located close to the hip bone, and they may cause hip pain. These types of hernias develop later in life when the muscles have weakened with age. […] Sciatica – Unexplained pain in one of your hips may also originate with the sciatic nerve in your lower back. Your sciatic nerve root comes out of your spine and then passes behind the hip joint. When this nerve is in pain, it causes a burning or tingling sensation feeling like one leg “goes to sleep”. […] Back issues – Hip pain can also stem from a back problem or a soft tissue problem around the hip region. […] Endometriosis – In some cases, endometrial tissues grow in and around the nerves that travel through the pelvis and hip. Abnormal growths can put pressure on the pelvic nerves, which may trigger pain and numbness to the hips, buttock, and legs.
  • #2 7 Common Causes of Hip Pain | Rush
    https://www.rush.edu/news/7-common-causes-hip-pain
    Being highly active running marathons or playing high-impact sports like basketball can increase your chances of getting osteoarthritis. […] Along with rest, ice, steroids and over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications, more aggressive treatments include stem cell therapy and surgery, from hip resurfacing to total hip replacement.