Hip and Thigh

Arthritis
There are around 200 forms of arthritis which can affect people of all ages. Hip arthritis is characterised by a degenerative process with gradual eroding of the surfaces of the hip joint with subsequent inflammation.

Hip Resurfacing
When metal implants are used to replace diseased or damaged surfaces in the hip joint.

Dead Leg
Dead leg occurs when muscles are crushed against a bone and torn, a common injury in contact sports.

Quadriceps Hematoma
Commonly caused by a direct blow or by strain due to sprinting or jumping, quadriceps hematoma is a large bruise which bleeds into the thigh muscle.

Groin Strain
Groin strain, also known as adductor strain, occurs when the muscles of the inside of the thigh are damaged. It is particularly common in sports such as football.

Bursitis
Inflammation of the trochanteric bursa (small fluid filled sac located at outer aspect of hip) commonly affects shoulder, elbow, hip and knee joints caused by injury and overuse.

Hip Impingement
A complaint of younger and middle aged people, this occurs equally in men and women and presents as pain or 'catching' in the groin area. The complaint is divided into two categories: lebral tears and acetabulo-femoral impingement.