There are many possible causes of hip pain. Often what patients call hip pain isn’t coming from the hip at all. Pain along the outside or back of the hip may not indicate a problem with the hip. True hip pain tends to cause pain along the inside of the leg near the groin.

There are many structures in and around the hip that can be causing painful symptoms. These include the joint itself, the rim of cartilage around the joint (called the labrum), the bursa, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

Sometimes pain coming from the sacroiliac joint or low back can be referred to the hip. Most of the time, pain in the general region of the hip is caused by the soft tissue structures around the hip. There may be tightness, laxity, impingement, weakness, or poor alignment resulting in hip pain. Less often, fracture, infection, or tumor may be the source of symptoms.

A medical examination may be needed to find out exactly what’s causing your symptoms. Your doctor will take a history, perform some standard tests, and possibly order lab work to look for inflammation or infection.

Based on the results of these tests, further work-up may be advised. A set of standard X-rays may be needed. MRIs or CT scans are reserved for cases where further detail is required to make the diagnosis.

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Bursitis is an infection, irritation, or inflammation of a bursa. The bursa is a small fluid-filled sac or cushion. There are many bursae throughout the body. They are found where a muscle or tendon slides across bone. 

Bursae decrease friction between two moving surfaces. With aging, they can become paper thin. Then they no longer provide the necessary cushion. When the two body parts start to rub together, bursitis can occur. Sometimes repetitive motion causes the bursae to become inflamed.

The shoulder is a very complex joint with many moving parts, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. There is a fairly large bursa between the rotator cuff and the head of the humerus (upper arm bone). The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint.

An orthopedic surgeon can help diagnose the problem. A careful history and examination may pinpoint the exact cause of your painful symptoms. There is treatment available for bursitis, if that’s what’s causing your pain. 

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  There are several possible causes of pain behind the knee. A recent injury can cause pain from a ligament tear. Sometimes a small structure in the knee such as a bursa or plica can become inflamed and cause pain.

You may be describing a condition called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). This occurs when the kneecap is slightly off center as it slides up and down over the joint. This kind of tracking misalignment can cause the cartilage behind the knee to become torn or frayed.

PFPS is often characterized by pain when descending stairs. There may also be pain when trying to bend at the knee in a partial squat. An orthopedic physician or physical therapist can examine you and determine the cause of your symptoms.

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