Hip osteoarthritis
Gradual degeneration of the joint's cartilage, most common in older adults, producing groin pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion that typically worsens over months to years.
Hip conditions span degenerative joint disease, tendon overuse at the outer and front of the hip, labral injury, and muscle strain, with the relevant condition often varying by age and activity level.
Osteoarthritis becomes progressively more common with age, while tendon and labral conditions are seen across a wider age range, particularly among physically active individuals.
Relative clinical burden
Hip osteoarthritis60
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome45
Femoroacetabular impingement30
Hip labral tear25
Iliopsoas-related groin pain20
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy25
Common conditions
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Pain at the outer hip related to irritation of the gluteal tendons or nearby bursa, often aggravated by lying on the affected side or climbing stairs.
Femoroacetabular impingement
Abnormal contact between the femoral head and socket during certain movements, related to bone shape variation, sometimes contributing to groin pain in younger, active individuals.
Hip labral tear
Damage to the cartilage ring deepening the hip socket, which can produce deep groin pain, clicking, or a sense of catching, particularly with pivoting movements.
Iliopsoas-related groin pain
Irritation of the hip flexor tendon at the front of the hip, common in sports involving repetitive kicking or sprinting.
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
Overuse-related irritation of the hamstring tendon where it attaches near the base of the pelvis, producing deep buttock pain often aggravated by sitting or running.
Because hip and groin pain can arise from the joint, tendons, or referred sources such as the lower back, a structured assessment is important to direct treatment toward the actual source of symptoms.
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