| Thigh Injuries and Conditions |
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| Ilium Apophysitis Inflammation of apophysis Overuse as in long-distance running Apophysis can occur at the ischial tuberosity, anterior inferior iliac spine, or the anterior superior iliac spineIt can lead to avulsion fracture Pain at site of apophysis Loss of normal hip function Loss of strength Loss of normal hip function Point tenderness of the ischial tuberosity, Anterior inferior iliac spine or anterior superior iliac spine Not applicable Refer to an orthopedic surgeon X-ray Not applicable |
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| Myositis ossificans Calcium deposit Direct trauma to the muscle causing bleeding Over aggressive quadriceps mobilization during the early stages of rehabilitation after a quadriceps contusionRepeated instances of re-injury Pain Loss of knee flexion or extension Mass felt within the quadriceps muscle or hamstring, usually three to four weeks post injury Tenderness Loss of function of knee flexion or extension Assessment of range of motion and strength test Refer to an orthopedic surgeon X-ray four weeks post injury Third degree contusion |
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| Snapping hip Hurdles or dance hip Overuse movements that pre-disposes an imbalance of the muscles of the hipLateral rotation and flexion of the hip joint as in a dance movement Related to structural narrow biiliac width Athlete complains of snapping sensation at the hip Pain in the hip Inflammation Greater than normal range of motion in hip abduction Restricted range of motion in lateral rotation Not applicable Refer to an orthopedic surgeon Not applicable |