What Are The Causes Of Trochanteric Bursitis Trochanteric Bursitis can be the result of both local trauma, or tissue overload. Overload may occur where the trochanteric bursa becomes inflamed through soft tissues repetitively “rubbing” over the bursa. This rubbing, friction can over time lead to irritation of the bursae. Hip bursitis as mentioned can also… Read More >
What Is A Bursa? A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac, bursae function as a gliding surface in the body, there to help reduce friction between moving tissues, acting as cushions between bones and soft tissues such muscles, tendons, and skin. All the major bursae of the body are located near the large joints of… Read More >
Gluteal Tendinopathy Is A Common Cause Of Lateral Hip Pain Gluteal tendinopathy is a common hip tendon injury, the gluteal tendons are the tendons that attach the gluteal muscles to the hip bone on an area known as the greater trochanter. Injury to these tendons as with all tendons may occur suddenly or gradually over… Read More >
FAI A Cause Of Hip Pain In Young Active Adults Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) can effect young and middle-aged adults, contributing to hip and groin pain in active adults in this age demographic. It is unknown how many people have femoroacetabular impingement but it is estimated that a Cam deformity one of the few types of… Read More >
The Anatomy Of Femoroacetabular Impingement Anatomically the hip joint is know as a ball and socket joint, the “socket” part of the joint is formed by the acetabulum, which is part of the large pelvis bone made up of the ilium, ischium and the pubis. Where as the “ball” part of the joint, is the… Read More >