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Hip
What many people call their hip is actually the top of
the iliac crest (along the waistline.) The true hip is
about six inches below the belt line and is where the
femur bone (the long bone in the upper leg) articulates
with the pelvis. The medical name for the hip joint is
the acetabular joint. There are a number of muscles and
ligaments that span the hip joint and run in its vicinity,
and injury or dysfunction of these can also cause pain.
Several conditions also refer pain to the hip (just as
a heart attack can refer pain to the left arm.) This can
be very misleading and falsely lead one to believe there
is something wrong with the hip. Hip pain can also be
caused by arthritic changes in the acetabulum itself,
but this is usually secondary to poor mechanics or a structural
problem (i.e. a short leg) elsewhere in the body. Finally,
there are congenital abnormalities and anomalies that
can cause hip pain that need to be ruled out, although
these are quite uncommon.
At Random Lake Spine & Sports Clinic, conveniently
located in downtown, we offer a conservative approach
to manage your pain and solve the underlying cause. Dr
Rudelich at Random Lake Spine & Sports Clinic approaches
your healthcare from every angle to provide an accurate
diagnosis and personalized treatment plan. If you are
experiencing Hip pain, please call us today to make an
appointment.
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