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In the past, just about any hip pain symptom was attributed to a "muscle strain"-type injury. While this can be a very common cause of hip pain in athletes, there are many other conditions that can sideline a player as well.

Adolescents with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) can achieve improved outcomes with arthroscopic repair, according to a new study.

The research is intended to address a knowledge gap on the use of tranexamic acid, a drug that is currently used in the majority of patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery. The current study adds weight to the conclusion of smaller prior studies that show there is no evidence suggesting...

Hip pain while sitting can range from mild discomfort to severe. The hip joint may also feel stiff or pop while sitting. Medical conditions, injuries, and incorrect posture can cause hip pain when sitting.

Hip pain when walking is common. Causes include damage to the muscles, tendons, bones, or nerves around the hip, and chronic conditions such as arthritis.

Doctors use bone density testing to see how strong a person s bones are. These tests can show if a person has low bone density and may be at risk of o...

Pain on the outer (or lateral) part of the knee can be caused by an injury. It may also be the result of inflammation in a band of tough fibrous tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh, and attaches to the front of the tibia (shin bone). Pain in this area may also be caused by arthritis.

Some individuals experience knee pain when going down stairs. It can be mild and occur periodically, or the pain can be excruciating and frequent. There are different causes of this feeling.

Before an elective orthopedic surgery, such as on your knee or hip, you may have questions about  prehab, or exercise programs you can do before surg...

An emerging technology could zap your post-op pain away  little or no opioids needed. The technique is called percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulati...