|  | Conditions Treatments | Wounds Injuries

Groin & Hip Pain Diagnoses

From sporting endeavors to activities of daily living, groin and hip pain may hamper a person's ability to do just about anything. Groin and hip pain may begin for any number of reasons.

  1. Stress Fracture

    • Stress fractures occur when a bone is overloaded over a period of time, eventually leading to a small fracture. In the hip these are commonly seen at the top of the femur, thigh bone or in the pelvis.

    Hernia

    • Hernias happen as the result of weakness or overload to an area in a muscle, leading to bulging in the tissue.

    Muscle Strain

    • Strains in the hip and groin typically occur as the result of overstretching or a forceful contraction, leading to a tear in the muscle tissue.

    Bursitis

    • Bursa are fluid filled sacs around joints which offer protection and cushioning. If bursa become irritated or inflamed, it may lead to hip or groin pain, especially in the outside region of the hip.

    Labral Tear

    • The labrum is cartilage located in the "socket" part of the ball-and-socket hip joint. This structure may be torn from repetitive movements or a traumatic event.

    Avulsion Fracture

    • Avulsion fractures occur as the result of a forceful muscle contraction, which avulses, or chips, a piece of the bone.

Wounds Injuries - Related Articles