The labrum, an O-ring type structure made of fibrocartilage that lines the rim of the hip socket (acetabulum) can tear from wear and tear over the years, trauma, or bone spurs. Most patients complain of groin pain with walking or twisting, or catching sensations. The usual work-up consists of a history,

Hip arthritis is wear and tear of the hip joint. Most patients with hip arthritis can achieve some measure of pain relief from nonsurgical options like lifestyle modification, exercise and physical therapy, and use of supportive devices. For some, conservative management is not satisfactory. These individuals

Trochanteric bursitis refers to the inflammation of a sac of fluid on the outside of your hip. Most patients feel discomfort on the outside of the hip, have difficulty lying on the affected side, and have trouble getting up from a chair to a standing position. In the vast majority of cases, nonsurgical