Degenerative arthritis
Anatomy The hip joint consists of the acetabulum and the femoral head (caput femoris). The articular surfaces are covered with a few millimetres of cartilage to reduce stress on the articular surfaces. Around the edge of the joint is a joint lip/meniscus (labrum) that stabilises the hip joint. Cause Repeated strain can damage first the […]
Rupture of the superficial hip flexor
Anatomy The superficial hip flexor (the anterior rectus femoris muscle) originates from the front of the pelvis (spina iliaca anterior inferior, SIAI) and from the upper edge of the acetabulum. The muscle joins with 3 of the other thigh muscles and attaches to a common muscle tendon (quadriceps) on the upper edge of the kneecap. […]
Rupture of the deep hip flexor
Anatomy The deep hip flexor (M iliopsoas) consists of two muscles. The psoas muscle originates from the lumbar vertebrae and the iliacus muscle originates from the inside of the hip bone. The two muscles fuse together and both attach to the inside of the femur (trochanter minor). The iliopsoas is the strongest flexor muscle of […]
Hip joint lobe (Labrum)
Anatomy The hip joint consists of the acetabulum and the femoral head (caput femoris). Around the edge of the joint there is a labrum that stabilises the hip joint and is similar to the meniscus in the knee and labrum in the shoulder. Cause Like articular cartilage, the labrum is exposed to mechanical stress, which […]
Inner snapping hip
Anatomy The deep hip flexor (M iliopsoas) consists of two muscles. The psoas muscle originates from the lumbar vertebrae and the iliacus muscle originates from the inside of the hip bone. The two muscles fuse together and both attach to the inside of the femur (trochanter minor). The iliopsoas is the strongest flexor muscle of […]
Fluid accumulation in the joint
Anatomy The hip joint consists of the acetabulum and the femoral head (caput femoris). The articular surfaces are covered with a few millimetres of cartilage to reduce stress on the articular surfaces. Around the edge of the joint is a joint lip/meniscus (labrum) that stabilises the hip joint. Cause of the problem Many minor repetitive […]
Degenerative arthritis
Anatomy The hip joint consists of the acetabulum and the femoral head (caput femoris). The articular surfaces are covered with a few millimetres of cartilage to reduce stress on the articular surfaces. Around the edge of the joint is a joint lip/meniscus (labrum) that stabilises the hip joint. Cause of the problem Repeated strain can […]
Tendinitis at the ischiatic bone
Anatomy The 3 large thigh muscles (hamstrings, hamstrings) have muscle attachments on the ischial tuberosity (tuber ischiadicum). The hamstrings bend the knee and extend the hip. Right gluteal muscles from behind: A. Bursa trochanterica m. glutei maximiB. M. gluteus maximus C. M. biceps femoris (caput longum) D. M. semitendinosus E. M. semimembranosus F. M. adductor […]
Nerve entrapment
Anatomy Numerous nerves break through the abdominal wall and send nerve branches to the abdomen, groin and thigh area. Nerves can be pinched where they break through the abdominal wall. The sciatic nerve in the buttock can be pinched between the ischial tuberosity (tuber ischiadicum) and the femur (trochanter minor) Nerves around the groin: A. […]
Muscle infiltration in the buttock muscles
Anatomy The piriformis muscle is a small muscle that originates from the sacrum, runs across the sacrum and attaches to the greater trochanter of the femur. The muscle helps stabilise the pelvis and rotates the thigh outwards. The piriformis is in close contact with the sciatic nerve (n ischiadicus). M. Piriformis: A. Trochanter majorB. Trochanter […]
Inflammation ischiatic bone
Anatomy The 3 large thigh muscles (hamstrings, hamstrings) have a common muscle tendon attachment on the ischial tuberosity (tuber ischiadicum). Beneath and between the tendon attachments are bursae that reduce the load on the tendons when they slide against the bone or against each other. The hamstring muscles include the semitendinosus and biceps femoris (which […]
Muscle rupture in the posterior thigh
Anatomy In principle, any muscle on the back of the thigh can rupture, but most commonly it is one of the 3 large thigh muscles (hamstrings), whose function is to bend the knee and extend the hip. The hamstring muscles include the semitendinosus and biceps femoris (which attach together in the conjoin tendon at the […]
Acute and chronic compartment syndrome
Anatomy The thigh muscles are divided into 3 muscle groups (muscle beds) by strong, partially rigid muscle membranes (fascia): an anterior, an inner and a posterior muscle bed. See line drawing of femur Cause The pressure in a muscle group (muscle joint) can increase so quickly after a trauma or acute, intensive strain (due to […]
Inflammation of the pubic joint
Anatomy The pelvis consists of 2 halves, joined at the back by the sacrum and at the front by the pubic symphysis. The symphysis is not a true joint but consists of fibrous cartilage (fibrocartilago) that connects the two pubic bones. Only small rocking movements are possible. The abdominal muscle (M rectus abdominis) attaches to […]
Fracture of the nasal bone
Anatomy Only the upper part of the bridge of the nose close to the skull consists of bone (nasal bone). The rest of the bridge of the nose consists of cartilage (the nasal septum). Cause Direct blows can fracture the nasal bone. Displacement of the nasal septum can also occur. Symptoms Pain and swelling of […]
Stress fracture in the femoral neck
Anatomy The femur and pelvis, as well as the sacrum (and small coccyx) make up the bones of the hip region. Pelvis and femur from the front: A. Caput femorisB. Collum femorisC. Trochanter minor D. Trochanter major Cause Repetitive strain, especially when walking, running and jumping, can cause cracks (fatigue fractures) in all bones, with […]
Fluid accumulation in the joint
Anatomy The hip joint consists of the acetabulum and the femoral head (caput femoris). The articular surfaces are covered with a few millimetres of cartilage to reduce stress on the articular surfaces. Around the edge of the joint is a joint lip/meniscus (labrum) that stabilises the hip joint. Cause Many minor repetitive strains or one […]
