Hip

Because the femur is so strong it takes a great deal of force for it to break. Fractures most commonly occur from a car or motorcycle accident, a fall from   a high distance and gunshot wounds. However, some elderly people can suffer a spontaneous fracture simply from standing.

Hip dislocations from a traumatic accident are serious injuries requiring emergency medical attention.

Osteoarthritis (typically found in older people) can be prevalent in the hip. It is sometimes referred to as the “wear and tear” arthritis due to the erosion of cartilage that coats the joints over time, leading to pain and inflammation. Osteoarthritis often affects the hip because it is a weight-bearing joint. Other types of arthritis, such as ankylosing spondylitis, that are located elsewhere in the body can also affect the hip.

Injuries to the thigh muscles often occur in athletes who play running sports such as basketball, soccer and track. There are three sets of muscles in the thigh: hamstrings, quadriceps and abductor muscles that are susceptible to strain. Muscle strain occurs when the fibers in the muscle tear due to being stretched beyond their limits.