Hip and Bony Pelvis Conditions

Our specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of hip and bony pelvis conditions. Select a condition below to learn more about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Bone & Joint

• Hip Osteoarthritis

  Progressive wear of cartilage in the hip joint causing pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion

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• Femoroacetabular Impingement

  Abnormal bone contact between the femoral head and acetabulum causing pain and labral damage

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• Osteonecrosis (AVN) of the Hip

  Death of bone tissue in the femoral head due to loss of blood supply

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• Subchondral Insufficiency Fracture

  Stress fracture beneath the cartilage of the femoral head causing sudden-onset hip pain

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• Adult Hip Dysplasia

  Shallow hip socket leading to joint instability, labral damage, and early arthritis

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• Chondral Defects of the Hip

  Focal areas of cartilage damage within the hip joint causing pain and mechanical symptoms

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Fractures & Stress Injuries

• Hip Fracture

  Femoral neck or intertrochanteric fracture most commonly seen in older adults after a fall

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• Femoral Neck Stress Reaction

  Bone marrow edema and early stress response that can progress to a true stress fracture

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Labrum & Impingement

• Hip Labral Tear

  Tear of the cartilage ring lining the hip socket causing deep groin pain and catching sensations

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• Paralabral Cyst

  Fluid-filled cyst forming adjacent to a labral tear, often causing nerve compression symptoms

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• Ischiofemoral Impingement

  Narrowing of the space between the ischium and femur compressing the quadratus femoris muscle

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Bursa & Soft Tissue

• Trochanteric Bursitis

  Inflammation of the bursa overlying the greater trochanter causing lateral hip pain

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• Iliopsoas Bursitis

  Inflammation of the bursa beneath the iliopsoas tendon causing deep anterior hip pain

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• Sports Hernia

  Strain or tear of soft tissues in the lower abdomen and groin causing chronic athletic pain

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• Osteitis Pubis

  Inflammation of the pubic symphysis causing groin pain in athletes and after pregnancy

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Inflammatory

• Transient Synovitis

  Self-limiting inflammation of the hip joint causing sudden limp in young children

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• Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hip

  Autoimmune inflammatory arthritis causing bilateral hip pain, stiffness, and joint destruction

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• Sacroiliitis

  Inflammation of one or both sacroiliac joints causing lower back and buttock pain

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Pediatric & Developmental

• Developmental Hip Dysplasia

  Abnormal hip socket development in infants and children causing instability or dislocation

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• Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

  Temporary loss of blood supply to the femoral head in children causing hip pain and limp

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• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

  Displacement of the femoral head growth plate seen in adolescents causing hip pain and limp

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