Osteoarthritis
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What it is: Wear-and-tear of the cartilage in the hip joint
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Symptoms: Gradual onset of deep, aching pain in the groin or front of the thigh; stiffness in the morning; pain worsens with activity
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Who gets it: Adults over 50; people with family history or previous hip injury
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What helps: Weight management, physical therapy, pain management, joint replacement if severe
Hip Labral Tear
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What it is: Tear in the cartilage ring that seals the hip socket
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Symptoms: Sharp catching or clicking sensation in the groin; stiffness; feeling that the hip is “locking”
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Who gets it: Athletes (especially soccer, hockey, golf), people with hip impingement
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What helps: Physical therapy, activity modification, sometimes surgery
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
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What it is: Bony overgrowth causing abnormal contact between the ball and socket
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Symptoms: Groin pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion
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Who gets it: Young, active adults; athletes
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What helps: Physical therapy, activity modification, sometimes surgery
Pain in the Back of the Hip / Buttock Area
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