Sports hip injuries don't happen very often. More often, a birth pathology is diagnosed, which makes itself felt at an early age. Dislocation of the joint in newborns is a condition associated with underdevelopment of cartilage and bone tissue. In this case, deformation of the limb is observed.
But, in addition to congenital pathology, there is also a traumatic dislocation. This is a serious condition in which not only the joint itself is injured, but also the nerves surrounding it. In particularly difficult cases, sensitivity in the thigh area, which causes stiffness of the limb, may disappear. Sometimes there is a complete lack of ability to move. In order not to further injure the bones of the hip joint, it is necessary to take the person to the hospital, providing him with complete rest. For this, it is recommended to use a stretcher; during transportation, the patient should be shaken as little as possible. The limb must be fixed.
Another type of injuryhip joints - stretching of the iliopsoas muscle. It is located on the inner surface of the pelvis. Its function is bending. That is why, with any injury to this muscle, a violation in the work of the joint immediately occurs. Stretching can result from sudden bending, especially with great resistance. The symptoms of this injury are very vivid. First of all, it is pain on the inner and front of the thigh. And at the slightest attempt to even slightly bend the leg, it is in the hip joint that the pain increases sharply.
But trauma to the hip joints can be caused by stretching not only the iliopsoas, but also the long adductor muscle. This is a very common injury in sports. This muscle is located on the inner surface, so stretching occurs when the hip abduction exercise is performed incorrectly. This injury is also characteristic of athletes-players. For example, it is noted in football players (stretching occurs at the time of passing the ball). But especially dangerous are cases when there is a rupture or tear of the muscle. This is accompanied by severe pain. There is swelling and extensive hematoma that affects the joint. This injury becomes chronic over time.
Disturbances in the work of the hip joints can be not only associated with adjacent muscles, but also with injury to the area of the joint itself. Most often this is the result of falls or bumps. In the area of the hip joint there is not one, but as many as 13 separate articular bags. They representareas of connective tissue surrounded by tendons and muscles. Their main function is to cushion against muscle contraction. When injured, bursitis develops. At the same time, a person has a hemorrhage in one or more bags. Naturally, the larger the volume of hematomas, the more extensive the subsequent inflammatory reaction. To assess the degree of damage, it is necessary to take a picture of the hip joint. It helps very well to clarify the picture and examination with the help of an ultrasound machine.
