The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. As the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body, its structure allows for fluid movement. Whenever you use the hip (for ...

Struggling with hip joint pain can make every step feel like a challenge. To find real relief and get back to enjoying your days, it’s helpful to understand hip joint pain causes. Most commonly, hip ...

Sudden hip pain, shooting pain, a dull ache — all can be symptoms of issues involving your hip. The hip joint contains the ball of the thigh bone and the pelvis socket. It’s held in place with strong, ...

Hip pain when walking has various causes that affect the bones, joints, tendons, or hip joint muscles. Diagnosis and ...

The Ilium is the largest of the 3 pelvic (hip) bones. It has2 parts - a large wing shaped upper part called the ala, and a smaller lower part called the body. The iliac crest is the top border of the ...

Stress, anxiety, and emotional tension may not just worsen existing hip pain — they could be key contributors.

Hip pain without an injury is not always a sign of arthritis, or a pulled groin, if you are young. Sometimes, the pain is caused by a misshapen hip joint. Tom Miller, MD, talks to Stephen Aoki, MD, ...

Femoroacetabular impingement, more commonly called hip impingement, is a condition where the ball of your hip (femoral head) pinches the socket (acetabulum). A combination of genes and ...

Greater trochanter pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of pain in your outer thigh. It refers to a group of conditions that cause pain near the top of your femur. GTPS used to be called greater ...

While waiting for space in a shelter, the homeless patient was hospitalized — a fortuitous event. A homeless, young, recent immigrant from Mexico came to the ER. He attributed his worsening left hip ...