Pathologies: The importance of detectionThe magic of the hip joint lies in the fact that it joins the lower extremities to our torso via two spheres, which are none other than the two heads of the femurs of our lower extremities. These in turn articulate with a semi-spherical socket of the pelvis called the acetabulum. It comprises a joint which is capable of performing movements in three dimensions.
Any impairment of this movement, whether related to physical effort, everyday life or medical illness, should be taken seriously and, at the very least, an assessment should be sought. Both in sports (for example, running, hill climbing, kicking ) as well as everyday life (for example, spending long periods sitting down), the hip serves to support our weight and provide us with mobility. |
