Assessing Hip Pain and Movement

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint made by the femoral head fitting into the acetabulum. The hip ligaments help make it a very strong and stable joint. Even so, the hip still has a wide range of motion and can wear down over time or after injury.

Hip pain can affect people of many ages. It may be...

Hip pain affects millions of patients of all ages, and can be associated with various intra- and extra-articular pathologies. That is why it is imperative for every physician to understand how to properly examine this musculoskeletal region.

The hip is a ball and socket joint, which consists of the femoral head articulating with the acetab...