Hip adductors are a group of muscles on the inner thigh that bring the leg toward the body’s midline. They help control hip motion during walking, running, and changing direction. They are commonly discussed in sports medicine, physical therapy, and orthopedics when evaluating groin pain. They are also important in rehabilitation after certain hip and pelvic conditions.
Hip abductor strengthening is a category of exercises and rehabilitation strategies that build strength and control in the muscles on the outside of the hip. These muscles help keep the pelvis level and the leg aligned during standing, walking, and running. It is commonly used in physical therapy, sports medicine, and orthopedic rehab for hip pain and lower-limb mechanics. It may also be included after certain hip or knee conditions as part of a broader strengthening plan.
Hip abduction ROM is the range of motion of the hip as the leg moves out to the side. It describes how far the thigh can move away from the body’s midline. Clinicians use it in orthopedic exams and physical therapy evaluations. It is commonly measured after hip injury, hip surgery, or when hip pain affects walking and function.
Hip abduction limitation means reduced ability to move the leg out to the side away from the body’s midline. It can be a symptom patients notice or a finding a clinician measures during a hip exam. It is commonly discussed in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy when evaluating hip pain, stiffness, or gait changes. It can also describe a temporary, intentional restriction of side-motion after certain hip injuries or surgeries.
Hip abductors are the muscles that move the leg out to the side, away from the body’s midline. They also help keep the pelvis level when you stand on one leg, such as during walking or climbing stairs. In orthopedics and physical therapy, Hip abductors are commonly discussed when evaluating hip pain, limping, and balance. They are also a frequent focus in rehabilitation after hip and pelvis injuries or surgery.
Hip is the joint where the thigh bone meets the pelvis. It allows the leg to move while also supporting body weight. In everyday language, “Hip” can refer to the joint itself or the outer side of the upper thigh. In clinical care, Hip assessment is common in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy.
Highly cross-linked polyethylene is a durable medical plastic used in joint replacement implants. It is most commonly used as the “liner” or bearing surface in total hip replacement. It is designed to reduce wear compared with earlier forms of polyethylene. It is also used in other joints, such as the knee and shoulder, depending on implant design.
A High offset stem is a femoral implant option used in total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement). “Offset” describes how far the hip’s center of rotation sits from the femur’s shaft. A High offset stem is designed to increase that distance compared with a standard-offset stem. It is commonly selected to help restore hip biomechanics, stability, and muscle tension.
Heterotopic ossification is the formation of bone in soft tissues where bone does not normally belong. It most often develops near large joints such as the hip, after injury, surgery, or neurologic illness. It can limit motion and cause stiffness or pain by “bridging” tissues that should stay flexible. The term is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, trauma care, and rehabilitation medicine.
Herring classification is a radiographic grading system used in pediatric hip care. It describes how much of the outer (lateral) part of the femoral head has lost height during Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease. Clinicians use it to estimate prognosis and to support treatment planning. It is most commonly applied when reviewing plain X-rays of a child’s hip.