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 ...

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, ...

Joint pain in the hip may occur due to one of several different underlying causes, such as bursitis, arthritis, or tears in the cartilage. A person may be able to treat some cases at home, but severe ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 65-year-old woman and have had pain in my right hip for more than a year. I have a normal body mass index. My general practitioner diagnosed trochanteric bursitis and ...

This week we are going to discuss one of the trickiest forms of hip pain around—the gluteus medius tear. Not a very common occurrence, gluteus medius tears are quite insidious and often appear to be ...

Your hip joints are where the upper leg bones connect to the body. You can have pain in one or both hips when you’re sitting. This is because the hip joint bends and supports most of your body weight ...

Several things can cause front hip pain, including fractures, strains, and arthritis. To treat front hip pain, a doctor might suggest a combination of home remedies and pain relief medications. The ...

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that fuses (attaches) two or more vertebrae together. It’s usually done to reduce pain and improve the stability of the spine. While it can be a helpful procedure ...

December 22, 2009 — A peritendinous ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection may be an effective treatment for patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome associated with gluteus medius ...

An aching hip is a common complaint for many folks whether you're young with a previous injury or aging and battling the onset of arthritis. From its problems to solutions and help, Dr. Josh Lawson is ...