Hip injuries are considered one of the most common injuries experienced by people of all age groups. If you are overweight, obese, or involved in various sports activities, then the chances of injuries are high. Senior citizens may experience these injuries due to sudden falls or accidents. Old-aged people have a lower bone density which affects the elasticity of joints, and the chances of damage increase. People who perform activities where they have to carry extra weight are at higher risk of getting affected as there is excessive pressure on the hip. You should contact Dr Aditya if you search for a hip specialist doctor in Mumbai for effective treatment.

Common etiologies involving hip injuries are:

• Trochanteric bursitis
  It arises due to inflammation in the trochanteric bursa located on the outer part of the hip. It can affect both the hips.
• Meralgia paresthetica
  It is a chronic neurological disorder involving the lateral cutaneous nerve. Pregnant women and diabetic patients are mostly affected due to this condition.
• Hip avascular necrosis
  Hip avascular necrosis is a condition involving cell death due to coagulation or vascular occlusion. Common factors that contribute towards this problem are decompression sickness, trauma, alcoholism, and old age and total hip replacement is the standard approach.
• Hip fracture
  It is a condition involving a fine crack in the socket of the hip. It occurs commonly in old-aged women and people who are suffering from osteoporosis. It mainly affects only one hip.
• Snapping hip
  Accompanied by an audible 'snap' sound, it is a condition caused by hip labral tear, iliopsoas tendon snaps, and iliotibial band snap. It may affect only one hip.
• Paget's disease
  It involves enlargement or deformity in the hip bones. It is a genetic disorder causing pain in both hips simultaneously.
• Malignancy
  It is a painful condition occurring due to cancer of the pelvis or the proximal femur. Usually, one hip is affected by this problem.
• Primary septic arthritis
  It occurs due to infection in the synovial fluid of the hip. It is a rare condition that is most common in adults except in immunocompromised people and those who have artificial hips. The single side of the pelvis is affected by this condition, accompanied by sharp pain.
• Transient or acute synovitis
  It is a common condition in children and is usually observed more in boys than in girls. Pain arises only on one side of the hip joint.
• Sciatica
  It is a condition involving damage to the L4 or L5 nerve roots. It can also arise by inflammation or tension in the piriform muscle of the pelvis and is known as piriform syndromes.
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  It is an uncommon neurological dysfunction arising in the immobile sacroiliac joint of the hip. Factors such as previous trauma and accident can favour the development of this condition. The pain usually occurs only on one side.
• Radiculopathy
  It is a common disorder arising due to irritation or pressure on the roots of the nerves resulting in degeneration of the spinal disc. Other causes leading to the development of this condition are osteoarthritis and joint degeneration.
  • Pain in the groin region is known as anterior hip pain. Common causes of anterior hip pain include septic arthritis, acute synovitis, occult fracture, osteonecrosis, and osteoarthritis.
  • Pain arising on the side of the hips is known as lateral hip pain caused by bursitis.
  • Pain in the buttocks is known as posterior or gluteal pain. It is the least common type of hip pain caused by sacroiliac joint dysfunction and sciatica. Herpes zoster infection can also cause posterior hip pain.
  • Problems such as arthritis of the hip, rheumatoid arthritis and anatomic anomalies can contribute to the development of hip injuries.
  • Conditions like degeneration of the hip joint from osteonecrosis, trauma and sepsis may cause injuries in the region of the hip.

We should not ignore any type of pain for long and hip pain can limit lifestyle exponentially. You should find the best hip doctor in Mumbai for excellent treatment and recovery.

The signs and symptoms include:

• Difficulty in sleeping
• Tenderness on the hip
• Swelling over the hip
• Warmth
• Loss of motion of the hip
• Groin pain
• Joint pain
• Limping

Signs and symptoms usually vary from person to person, depending upon the condition you are suffering. Hip pain can be a possible cause of disability. If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, you should consult your doctor immediately. Dr Aditya is one of the most famous hip pain specialists in Mumbai, providing affordable treatment to all his patients. You can contact him if you are searching for a doctor for your treatment.