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  • Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip

    The inflammation of the joints is referred to as arthritis. Inflammation arises when the smooth lining called...

  • Hip Injury

    The hip joint is prone to several types of injuries. Common ones include...

  • Stress Fractures of the Hip

    Stress fractures of the hip are a break in the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) that fits into the socket...

  • Hip Muscle Strain

    A tear in the muscle fibers caused by either a fall or direct blow to the muscle, overstretching and overuse injury can be called...

  • Trochanteric Bursitis

    Trochanteric bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, a fluid-filled sac that overlies...

  • Avascular Necrosis

    Avascular necrosis, also called osteonecrosis, is a condition in which bone death occurs because of inadequate blood...

  • Hip Osteonecrosis

    Hip osteonecrosis occurs due to disruption of the blood supply to the highest part of the thigh bone (femoral head).

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