Mayo Clinic Minute: What is hip preservation?
Hip issues are often thought of as an older person's problem. But the truth is, hip issues can be present at birth. While some of these conditions are caught and corrected early, not all are.
Hip issues are often thought of as an older person's problem. But the truth is, hip issues can be present at birth. While some of these conditions are caught and corrected early, not all are.
Iliopsoas bursitis, also called hip bursitis, is inflammation of the iliopsoas bursa. This bursa is a large fluid-filled sac found under the iliopsoas muscle, which supports hip movement. The iliopsoas bursa provides cushion for tendons, ligaments, and muscles to prevent friction during movement.
Medial, lateral and lateral-to-medial tibial slope asymmetries may be associated with an increased risk of posterior meniscal root tears, according to results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Cracking and popping joints, medically known as crepitus, are normal. Joints are points in your body where two bones meet. You might occasionally hear your knees popping or notice your back or bones crack as you move them.
In this video from the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Mario Hevesi, MD, PhD, discussed arthroscopic lengthening of the iliopsoas tendon following total hip arthroplasty for patients with tendonitis.