health sectionhealth sectionJoint effusion is when an accumulation of fluid increases in the tissue surrounding the joint. Joint effusions can affect any joint including the hip joint. Treatments depend on the cause, but different medications and healthy lifestyle choices can relieve swelling and pain.
Arthritis of the hip stems from osteoarthritis and can cause severe pain and inflammation. Fortunately, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective method for addressing the symptoms of this condition.
A hip pointer is a painful injury to the iliac crest, which is the hip bone, caused by a strong impact to that area. The bone is either bruised or fractured, and treatment is important when such an injury occurs.
Bursitis is a condition caused by inflammation of a bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac that cushions joints. The inflammation causes pain and swelling and limited range of motion and movement in the affected joint. Individuals of all ages can be affected by hip bursitis, which is associated with conditions such as injury, a disease process or infection. Treatments for hip bursitis range from old-fashioned yet effective home remedies to over-the-counter or stronger medications to treat symptoms.
Bursitis is caused by the inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joints. Several of these sacs are located in the hip and can become damaged by multiple, small injuries; differences in leg length; arthritis; standing too long with weight on one hip; or a fall.
A hip subluxation is the partial dislocation of the hip. It not a common injury in most sports activities and is more likely to occur as a result of a serious physical trauma such as a car accident. The treatment of a hip subluxation depends on the type of dislocation. Your doctor will determine the type of hip subluxation and severity using X-rays, MRI and CT scans.
Hip tendinitis normally results when the muscles surrounding the hip joint capsule become injured or strained, at which point the tendons attaching these muscles to the hip bone become irritated and inflamed. Treatments for hip tendinitis are varied, and most forms of treatment are designed to reduce irritation and inflammation of the inflamed hip tendons and associated soft tissues in the hip area.
