Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis occurs in females & young athletes too
Despite highest prevalence in overweight young males, SCFE also occurs in females and in association with sport. Don’t miss this diagnosis in young athletes!
Read MoreThe femoral head is relatively less covered by the acetabulum anteriorly
The femoral head is less covered by the acetabulum anteriorly, allowing greater range of motion into flexion, but too little coverage may reduce joint stability. Click this Hip Fact to…
Read MorePosterior undercoverage of the femoral head has been linked with pain
Posterior femoral head undercoverage may be due to global dysplasia or acetabular retroversion. Click this Hip Fact to read more!
Read MoreThe ligamentum teres plays a significant role in maintaining the suction seal of the hip
Ligamentum teres deficiency may have important relevance to joint stability and health. Click on to this Hip Fact to read more!
Read MoreIs weather a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain? Perhaps not!
Do your patients tell you they can tell when rain is coming, because of increased joint symptoms? Click this Hip Fact to read more!
Read MoreIliopsoas fibrosis may cause anterior hip pain post hip replacement
All iliopsoas pain after THA is not necessarily impingement. Fibrosis in soft tissues may occur post surgery. Another Hip Fact you don’t want to miss!
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