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Your hip is where your femur (thigh bone) meets your pelvis (hip bone). It's a ball-and-socket joint: a ball at the end of the femur fits into a socket in the pelvis. That design makes the hip very stable and gives it a wide range of motion — a healthy hip takes great force to injure.
Injuries
Sports, running, overuse or falls can sometimes cause:
- strains;
- bursitis;
- dislocations;
- fractures (broken bones).
Diseases and disorders
| Condition | What it does |
|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis | Pain and limited motion — common in older people |
| Osteoporosis of the hip | Weak bones that break easily — common in older people |
| Hip dysplasia | The ball at the end of the femur sits loosely in the socket and can dislocate. Babies with it are usually born with it, though it sometimes develops later |
Treatment
Depending on the problem, treatment may include rest, medicines, physical therapy or surgery, including hip replacement.
Sources
Based on the MedlinePlus health topic "Hip Injuries and Disorders," National Library of Medicine; a work of the United States government in the public domain.
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