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Revision total hip arthroplasty is surgery to replace or repair parts of a previous total hip replacement that are no longer working well. It is commonly performed when an implanted hip component becomes loose, worn, infected, or unstable. The goal is to restore hip function and reduce symptoms when a first hip replacement has failed or is at risk of failing. It is used in orthopedic hospitals and specialty joint replacement centers.

Revision THA means a repeat operation to repair or replace parts of a prior total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement). It is used when a hip implant has failed, worn, loosened, become infected, or no longer functions well. It is commonly performed in orthopedic hospitals and joint replacement centers. It can involve exchanging one component or rebuilding much of the hip replacement.

Revision hip replacement is a surgery done to repair or replace parts of a prior hip replacement that is no longer working well. It is commonly used when an artificial hip joint fails because of wear, loosening, infection, or mechanical problems. Compared with first-time (primary) hip replacement, it often involves more complex planning and reconstruction. The goal is usually to restore hip function and reduce symptoms related to the failed implant.

Return to sport after hip arthroscopy is the process of safely resuming athletic activity after minimally invasive hip surgery. It is commonly used after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labral tears, and related hip pain. It includes rehabilitation, functional testing, and sport-specific progression rather than a single event. It is used in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy to guide activity decisions.

Return to activity is a clinical term for the structured process of resuming daily tasks, work, exercise, or sport after injury, pain, or surgery. It is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy to describe readiness and progression. It can apply to hip problems such as muscle strains, tendinopathy, labral injuries, fractures, or joint replacement recovery. It focuses on function and risk management, not just symptoms.

The Rectus femoris tendon is the tough, fibrous tissue that anchors the rectus femoris muscle to bone. It is part of the quadriceps muscle group and plays an important role in hip flexion and knee extension. Clinicians commonly discuss it when evaluating front-of-hip or groin pain, thigh injuries, and some athletic strains. It is also relevant in imaging (ultrasound or MRI) and in selected surgical repairs after tendon tears.

Rectus femoris strain is an injury to one of the four quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh. It usually involves overstretching or tearing of muscle fibers or the muscle–tendon unit. It commonly causes front-of-hip or front-of-thigh pain, especially with sprinting or kicking. The term is used in sports medicine, orthopedics, and physical therapy to describe this specific pattern of thigh injury.

Rectus femoris is one of the four quadriceps muscles on the front of the thigh. It crosses both the hip and the knee, so it helps move two joints. It is commonly discussed in sports medicine, orthopedics, and physical therapy because it is frequently strained and closely tied to hip flexor and knee extensor function. It is also evaluated in imaging and physical exams when anterior hip or front-of-thigh pain is present.

Referred pain hip means pain felt around the hip that actually starts somewhere else. It happens because nerves from different tissues share overlapping pathways to the brain. The result can be confusing pain in the groin, buttock, or thigh without a primary hip joint problem. Clinicians use this concept in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy to guide evaluation.

Reduced range of motion means a joint does not move as far as expected in one or more directions. It can be due to pain, stiffness, weakness, swelling, or a mechanical block inside or around the joint. Orthopedic and rehabilitation clinicians use it as a clinical sign when evaluating hip pain and other musculoskeletal problems. It is commonly discussed in arthritis, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and general mobility assessments.