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| Hip Injuries and Conditions |
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| Legg-Calver-Perthes Disease Coxa plana Avascular necrosis of the proximal femoral epiphysis causing a the articular cartilage to become necrosis and flattenedIt occurs slowly over a number of months in children 3 to 12 years of age, and it is more common in boys Pain in groin sometimes referred to the abdomen and/or knee Loss of normal hip function Walking with a painless limp Loss of range of motion Hip flexion contracture Not applicable Refer to an orthopedic surgeon X-ray Not applicable |
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| Osteitis pubis Inflammed pubic bone Overuse and chronic irritation by muscle stress Pain in the groin area and symphysis Loss of function Tenderness Pain on palpation of the pubic tubercle Loss of function Direct tenderness Pain on sit-ups, running, and squats Spasm in adductor muscles The athlete may develop a waddling gait Not applicable Refer to an orthopedic surgeon X-ray Not applicable |
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| Piriformis syndrome Same as above Spasm of the piriformis muscle due to overuse Tenderness in the area of the piriformis muscle Pain in the buttocks Loss of normal hip function Sciatic-like symptoms of radiation pain down the leg over dermatome distribution Loss of normal hip function Point tenderness over the piriformis muscle Assessment of range of motion and strength test Refer to lower back for neurologic assessment Refer to an orthopedic surgeon if symptoms/signs persist Not applicable |
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| Synovitis of the hip Same as above Direct trauma Torsion Pain in the hip Loss of function Pain down the lateral side of the leg Loss of function Swelling Loss of strength Not applicable Refer to an orthopedic surgeon if symptoms/signs persist Not applicable |