HIP

Hip problems are complex health problems that can occur at any stage of life, from infancy to childhood, from adulthood to old age. Hip pain can be caused by problems that usually originate in the hip joint, as well as problems with the surrounding muscles and connective tissue, the lower back or lower abdominal organs. This diversity can make the symptoms and effects of hip problems manifest in different ways.

Hip problems can be felt in a variety of ways, such as groin pain, pain in the outer side, pain in the buttock area in the back or pain in the thigh and knee. This pain can often lead to difficulty walking, limping and similar complaints in everyday life. Discomfort during walking or hip movement can affect a person’s quality of life and limit their daily activities.

Factors that cause hip problems may include genetic predisposition, traumas, overuse, aging process and systemic diseases. For these reasons, it is important that individuals experiencing hip pain take their symptoms seriously and consult a health professional. An accurate diagnosis is a critical step in creating the appropriate treatment plan, which may include rehabilitation, medication, physical therapy or surgery. Taking care of hip health is important to improve quality of life and to move comfortably in daily activities.

Common Hip Problems:

• Hip arthritis
• Hip impingement syndrome
• Developmental hip dislocation
• Hip joint synovitis
• Avascular necrosis