Sports Medicine Review – Hip_Groin Review

Hip/Groin Review – Dr. Ryan Eardley – University of Toronto

Differential Guide: Dr. Alessandro Francella, Dr. Ryan Eardley, Dr. Neil Dilworth
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Part 1: Anterior Hip Pain

Part 2: Lateral and Posterior Hip Pain:

Additional Resources:

Snapping Hip Syndromes
Iliotibial band	ITB snaps over greater trochanter	Lateral/Posterior
Iliopsoas tendon	Iliopsoas tendon frictions over anterior pubic ramus	Anterior groin
Rectus Femoris Tendon		Anterior groin
Hamstring tendon	At its origin, the common tendon can snap over the ischial tuberosity	Posterior

Reduced femoral acetabular coverage, or inherent instability	Patient is often able to demonstrate a clunking or popping with slight hip flexion while standing on contralateral leg. If hand is placed over lateral hip, a clunk can be felt.	Anterior/lateral/posterior
Unstable Labral tear	A clunking or catching may occur in the hip with movements requiring rotation of the affected hip	Anterior, lateral

Muscle Injuries