Here are the possible conditions based on your answers:
Groin Pull
The most common type of groin injury is a groin strain, or pulled groin. This injury results when muscles in the inside of your thigh that connect to the pelvic bone, called abductor muscles, become overstretched or torn. A common injury among athletes, groin strains can be painful, and depending on how severe they are, may take several weeks to heal.
Read MoreFemoral Neck Fracture
The femur is the largest bone in your body, extending from the hip joint to the knee joint. The top part of the femur, called the femoral head, has a rounded ball shape that fits into a socket in the pelvis to form the “ball-and-socket” hip joint. The long part of your femur bone, which spans your upper leg, is called the femoral shaft. The femur bone also has a short, narrower section that connects the femoral head to the femoral shaft, called the femoral neck. This part of the femur can break (fracture) either due to repetitive stresses or from a collision injury on the field. Either way, femoral neck fractures require prompt medical attention.
Read MoreHip Arthritis
The hip is often referred to as a “ball and socket” joint. The ball at the top of the thigh bone (called the femur) fits into the socket (the acetabulum) in the pelvic bone. The femoral head serves as the ball. Under normal conditions it rotates inside of the socket. Coating the ball and lining of the socket is special joint cartilage, an ultra-smooth, firm rubber-like tissue, which allows these surfaces to glide without almost any friction over one another. Hip arthritis, also called hip osteoarthritis (OA), is a common condition affecting millions of middle-aged and older adults. Hip OA occurs when the cartilage over the joint breaks down This condition causes progressive pain and inflammation. For athletes, OA can limit participation in sports and performance at peak levels.
Read MoreQuadriceps Strain
The quadriceps are one of three sets of large muscles that make up the thigh. Located in the front of the thigh, the quadriceps are strong muscles and can handle large amounts of stress. However, they can become overstretched or torn. This kind of injury is called a strain, and is particularly common among athletes who rely on these muscles for running, jumping, and making sudden starts and stops
Read MoreHip Pointer Injury
A hip pointer is a painful injury to the iliac crest, the upper prominence of the pelvis over the side of the hip. The pain and tenderness associated with this injury can limit athletes’ participation in sports.
Read MorePubic Ramus Fracture
What we commonly call our “hip bones” are actually each three separate bones: the pubis, the ischium, and the ilium. The pubis itself is made up of two smaller bones: the superior ramus and the inferior ramus. These two rami, located at the front of each side of the pelvis, are what we refer to as our “pubic bones.” The two sides of the pelvis are connected in the middle by the pubic symphysis, a special joint made up of tough fibrocartilage. The pubic rami can break (fracture) either from repetitive stress (known as a stress fracture) or from a collision injury (known as a traumatic fracture).
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We suggested this condition because you mentioned these symptoms:
This is not a medical diagnosis. If you are in extreme pain, please dial 911 or go to emergency.
Where does it hurt?
Front
How did you hurt it?
Collision
Are you limping?
Yes
Does you hip click, catch or pop when you move?
No
Is your hip stiff?
Yes
Do you need to see a doctor?
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