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Common hip conditions
- Hip arthritis: Hip arthritis is characterized by joint inflammation, leading to hip pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, often worsening with age and activity.
- Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, involves the gradual wear and tear of joint cartilage, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced joint function.
- Spondylitis: Inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine can cause hip pain due to joint inflammation and stiffness in the pelvic region.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune disorder that can cause joint pain and damage.
- Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip joint.
- Tendonitis: Inflammation of tendons around the hip due to overuse or strain.
- Hip fractures: A common injury in older adults after a fall, leading to severe pain.
- Labral tear: A tear in the ring of cartilage (labrum) surrounding the socket of the hip joint.
- Hip impingement: A condition where extra bone growth prevents smooth movement of the hip joint.
- Muscle or ligament strain: Due to overuse or injury, causing pain and limited movement.
- Sciatica: Pain along the sciatic nerve path, from the lower back through the hips and down the legs.
- Avascular necrosis: Loss of blood supply to the bone, causing bone death and hip joint pain.