Tensor fasciae latae pain: common cause of hip pain in runners

Hip pain is a common injury in active runners. Pain outside the hip is thought to be due to trochanteric bursitis or gluteus medius tendinopathy. However, an injury to the TFL or tensor fasciae latae is also reasonably common in runners. This condition is called TFL pain or proximal ITB syndrome. So what is [...]

By |2023-04-21T08:12:47+00:00January 9th, 2022|Hip, Injections, Pain, Tendons|0 Comments

Snapping hip syndrome: what causes it and how do we treat it?

Snapping hip syndrome is a condition that causes a snap or pop sound in the hip area with everyday hip movements. Sometimes, the snap can be accompanied by pain. So what is snapping hip syndrome, how do we diagnose it, and how do we manage clicking hip syndrome? What is snapping hip syndrome?  Snapping [...]

By |2022-11-05T07:58:06+00:00December 22nd, 2021|Hip, Imaging, Injections|0 Comments

Hip apophysitis: a common cause of hip pain in sporty teens

Hip pain in sporty teens can be challenging. Active teens are at risk of hip pain due to many causes. The most common cause is hip apophysitis, a swelling of the growth plate (also known as a traction apophysis) at the tendons' attachment to the pelvic bones. So, who gets hip apophysitis, and what [...]

By |2023-08-29T16:21:18+00:00December 22nd, 2021|Hip, Pain, Treatments|0 Comments

Burning pain in front of thigh: Do you have Meralgia Paraesthetica?

Meralgia paraesthetica is a condition that causes burning pain in the outer and front parts of the thigh. It is caused by trapping the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve as it passes over the outer part of the pelvic bone. What is meralgia paraesthetica, and how do you treat it? Causes of burning pain in [...]

By |2024-02-24T08:34:24+00:00September 28th, 2021|Groin, Hip, Injections, Nerves|15 Comments

Osteitis pubis steroid injection: useful or not?

There are many causes of groin pain in athletes. One of the more common causes of groin pain is osteitis pubis, also known as pubic symphysitis. This condition occurs when there is significant inflammation and overload of the pubic symphysis. So, what is osteitis pubis, and can an osteitis pubis steroid injection help? What [...]

By |2024-02-18T17:18:25+00:00June 23rd, 2021|Groin, Hip, Injections|0 Comments

Injections for hip arthritis: which one is best?

The most common hip arthritis is osteoarthritis. This condition is characterised by progressive loss of the cartilage of the joint. As the cartilage is worn, bone is exposed, leading to inflammation and pain. Most hip arthritis occurs in people above the age of 50 years. However, some younger people in their 20s and 30s [...]

What are the common causes of hip pain after running?

Hip pain is common after running. The most common cause of hip pain after running is due to overload syndromes, but other reasons, such as hip joint arthritis, muscle strains, and nerve trapping, are also to blame. Runners with hip pain require a thorough assessment and imaging such as X-ray and MRI scans to [...]

By |2023-02-05T20:52:56+00:00June 10th, 2021|Buttock, Hip|0 Comments

Sacroiliac joint injection: when and how?

Sacroiliac joint pain is an under-recognised cause of buttock or groin pain. Generally, treatment consists of exercise therapy and activity modification. However, not all cases settle with simple treatments, so injections are needed. When and how for a sacroiliac joint injection? What is the sacroiliac joint?  The sacroiliac joints are between the sacrum [...]

By |2024-03-17T09:27:03+00:00June 8th, 2021|Groin, Hip, Injections, Low back|0 Comments

Hip dysplasia in adults: what should you do?

Hip dysplasia in adults is a medical term to describe an abnormal hip joint shape. Usually, the socket of the joint is too shallow for the ball. This abnormality forms as a child. But if not picked up, it can present in young adults as activity-related hip pain. So what is hip dysplasia in [...]

By |2023-04-02T19:19:32+00:00May 8th, 2021|Hip, Joints, Treatments|0 Comments

Hip pain in runners: Is it a hip stress fracture?

A stress fracture of the hip is an injury close to the ball and socket hip joint. Stress fractures are injuries to the bone caused by repetitive microtrauma. Over time, this micro-injury leads to bone swelling and eventually a fracture. It differs from fractures caused by a high force, such as a fall or [...]

By |2023-10-21T19:02:48+00:00April 24th, 2021|Hip, Pain, Stress fracture|0 Comments
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