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Our hip joints are one the largest and strongest in our body. They provide strength and flexibility during walking, running, and jumping. However, the hip joints can take a beating leading to pain. One of the most common causes of hip pain is tendon swelling outside the hip. We often call this problem greater trochanteric pain syndrome. It is also referred to as trochanteric tendonitis or bursitis and is common and readily treatable.

Groin pain in runners is often referred to as a pulled groin or groin strain. These terms suggest that pain is due to a muscle tear. While some causes of groin pain are due to a tear in the hamstring or adductor muscles, most cases are unrelated to muscle. To treat your injury correctly, finding the cause of groin pain in runners is essential.

The sources of hip and groin pain can be identified through comprehensive MSK clinic assessment.

Hamstring tendonitis, also called hamstring tendon injury, is a common injury to the large hamstring tendon that attaches the hamstring muscle to the lower part of the pelvic bone. We see this overuse injury in endurance runners, triathletes, and team sports such as hockey, rugby, and football.

Also, tendonitis occurs at the attachment of the hamstring to the inside of the knee. This condition is also known as pes anserine bursitis. Rather than bursitis, this injury is a tendon overload close to the knee. Treatment of pes anserine bursitis is similar to hamstring tendonitis.

Hip dysplasia in adults is a medical term to describe an abnormal hip joint shape. Usually, the socket of the joint is too shallow for the ball. This abnormality forms as a child. But if not picked up, it can present in young adults as activity-related hip pain.

Why would someone have a hip injection? Hip joint injections relieve pain from joint diseases such as arthritis. Hip arthritis is one of the most common causes of hip or groin pain. Other causes of hip pain include impingement of the hip or iliopsoas tendonitis. A steroid injection for hip can be helpful. Find out if you’re a candidate for injection.

A stress fracture of the hip is an injury close to the ball and socket hip joint. Stress fractures are injuries to the bone caused by repetitive microtrauma. Over time, this micro-injury leads to bone swelling and eventually a fracture. It differs from fractures caused by a high force, such as a fall or bike accident. So, how do you detect a hip stress fracture, and what is the management?

Iliopsoas tendonitis is a vague term relating to symptoms arising from the iliopsoas tendon, which bends your leg at the hip. It is an overuse condition common in people who repeatedly perform hip flexion movements, such as runners, cyclists, and sportspeople. Most cases will get better with simple treatments such as physiotherapy. However, more complex issues need a hip flexor injection. So, who benefits from an iliopsoas tendon sheath injection?

Hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement, is associated with an abnormal ball and socket joint shape. It is common in active sportspeople and even more common in elite athletes. But what does hip impingement mean, and how should you manage it?

Adductor tendonitis is just one of many possible diagnoses of groin pain in runners or sportspeople. In a previous blog, Dr. Leyva discussed the causes of groin pain. In most cases, groin pain is due to an overload of the tendons and joints surrounding the pubic symphysis. The treatment of this groin pain, also known as pubic overload, consists of a progressive exercise program. However, some patients fail to settle with therapy. So what are the options for these more complex cases of adductor tendonitis? Some doctors recommend an injection such as an adductor tendonitis injection. But how effective are injections?

The most common hip arthritis is osteoarthritis. This condition is characterised by progressive loss of the cartilage of the joint. As the cartilage is worn, bone is exposed, leading to inflammation and pain. Most hip arthritis occurs in people above the age of 50 years. However, some younger people in their 20s and 30s develop this condition early. In complex cases, we consider injections for hip arthritis. So, what are your options for injections for hip pain?