Clinical relevance of the hip joint: Part I – Review of the anatomy of the hip joint. (November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sato, Tomonori; Sato, Naomi
• Is Part Of: International musculoskeletal medicine. Volume 37:Number 4(2015)
• Page Start: 141
• Page End: 145
• Publication Date: 2015-11
• Subjects: Hip -- Anatomy -- Osteoarthritis -- Conservative treatment; Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Abnormalities -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.705
• DOI: 10.1179/1753615415Y.0000000005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-6146

Abstract

Abstract : The hip joint is a complex anatomic structure composed of osseous, ligaments, and muscular structure. It is a unique joint because it provides both stability and multiaxial mobility, and is involved in transferring the weight of the body. It is a common site of osteoarthritis (OA). OA is believed to be the most prevalent chronic joint disease of the hip joint and its incidence is rising as the population ages. A thorough anatomical understanding of the hip joint may us help to improve the management of hip conditions, including OA. This article presents a review of anatomy of the hip joint, designed to help a better understanding of the principles of management. We also discuss the clinical importance of anatomy of this joint from the perspective of conservative treatment.