Hip Pointers
Overview
Causes
Hip pointers are caused by a direct blow to the bony part of the pelvis. This can happen when the pelvis comes in contact with a hard object, such as a helmet. It can also happen from a hard fall onto the hip.
SymptomsandDiagnosis
Symptoms
Problems may be:
- Pain and tenderness
- Pain with activity
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Muscle spasms
- Limited motion
Treatments
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to ease pain and promote healing. Options are:
- Rest, ice, compression, and elevation
- Medicines to ease pain and swelling
- Crutches to keep weight off of the leg
- Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles
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Edits to original content made by Denver Health.
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