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Hip Pointer

joint. The "ball part of the joint is the top part of the thigh bone. It is the femoral head. The "socket" is a part of the pelvic bone. Put your hands on your hips. You should feel a boney ridge that goes around the sides of your waist. This part of your pelvic bone is the iliac crest. There are many muscles and tendons that attach on and around these bones. A hip pointer is a bruise to any of the bones or soft tissues in this area. Hip pointers are often caused by a direct blow to the hip or a fall. ‚  


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What are the causes?


A direct blow to the hip or a fall will often cause a hip pointer. This is often a result of a sports injury. ‚  

What can make this more likely to happen?


Hip pointers are more likely to happen if you play sports with a lot of physical contact. Football, hockey, and martial arts are examples of these. You may also get this injury if you hit some other player or a goal post. This may happen in sports like soccer, baseball, or lacrosse. Other sports this is common in are those where you are likely to fall to the ground. Examples of these sports are skiing, volleyball, basketball, and skateboarding. ‚  

What are the main signs?


  • Bruising at the hip area
  • Swelling
  • Pain and tenderness in the hip area
  • Less movement in the hip
  • Hip or leg feels weak

How does the doctor diagnose this health problem?


Your doctor will feel around your injured hip. Your doctor may push and pull on your hip and have you move your hip to check strength and motion. Your doctor may order: ‚  
  • X-ray
  • CT or MRI scan

How does the doctor treat this health problem?


  • Rest
  • Ice
  • Keeping the leg raised
  • Compression wrap or shorts
  • Crutches to take pressure off of the injured hip
  • Exercises
  • Physical therapy (PT)
  • Drain fluid or blood if there is a collection in the hip. This is called aspiration.
  • Surgery is not often needed unless there is other serious damage.

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Help with pain and swelling

The doctor may give you a shot of an anti-inflammatory drug called a corticosteroid. This will help with swelling. Talk with your doctor about the risks of this shot. ‚  

What problems could happen?


  • A pocket of blood builds inside the soft tissue. This is called a hematoma.
  • A tiny piece of bone breaks off. This is called an avulsion fracture.
  • Bone starts to form in the muscle where the injury is. This is called myositis ossificans.
  • Damage to some other organ like the spleen

What can be done to prevent this health problem?


  • Wear the right equipment when playing sports. This includes protective equipment and padding.
  • Warm up slowly and stretch before you work out. Use good ways to train, such as slowly adding to how far you run. Do not work out if you are overly tired. Take extra care if working out in cold weather.
  • Practice good techniques for your sport.
  • Take a break and rest when you are tired.

Where can I learn more?


KidsHealth ‚  
http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/sports_safety/hip_pointer.html ‚  

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This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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