Pathophysiology. The top of the femur, known as the capital femoral epiphysis, serves as the ball of the hip joint when the acetabulum is the socket. In SCFE, the acetabulum holds the femoral head in ...

Patient function and the impact of injury on physical function are important factors to assess outcome. The Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS) 35 36 is a validated tool which reflects ...

The most recent blog in this space discussed the sports hernia, a problem that typically causes pain in the groin region. There are many other diagnoses that can also result in hip or groin pain. What ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Orthopaedic problems in the pediatric population are common. These problems are either congenital, developmental ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Soccer and rugby players who have injured their hip or groin are between two and seven times more likely to sustain another similar injury, according to a review of past ...

A woman in her late 70s with a history of mild dementia is brought to the hospital with left groin and hip pain, as well as lower left quadrant (LLQ) abdominal pain associated with generalized ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Commonly found among male athletes who participate in cutting and pivoting sports, such as soccer, football, ...

GP sports medicine specialist Dr Emma Lunan offers advice on some common hip and groin injuries that can be caused by exercise Hip and groin pain are common in athletes and active individuals of ...

Groin pain can be caused by muscle strains, hernias, or hip problems. The RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) can help relieve groin pain. See a doctor immediately if groin pain is severe, ...