Groin pain is pain felt where the lower abdomen meets the upper inner thigh. It is a common symptom reported in hip, pelvis, and core conditions. Clinicians use the term to describe a location, not a single diagnosis. It is commonly discussed in orthopedics, sports medicine, physical therapy, and primary care.
Groin is the region where the lower abdomen meets the upper inner thigh. In everyday language, it often refers to the “crease” at the front of the hip. In clinical care, Groin can describe a symptom location (pain) or an anatomical area being examined. It is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, general surgery, and physical therapy.
A Gluteus minimus tear is damage to the gluteus minimus tendon or muscle near the outside of the hip. It is a recognized cause of lateral (outer) hip pain and weakness with walking. Clinicians commonly discuss it as part of “hip abductor” injuries and greater trochanteric pain. It is used as a diagnosis in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy documentation.
The Gluteus minimus tendon is the strong connective tissue that anchors the gluteus minimus muscle to the top of the thigh bone. It sits on the outer side of the hip, attaching near the greater trochanter (the bony “bump” you can feel on the side of the hip). It helps stabilize the pelvis during walking and standing on one leg. It is commonly discussed in evaluations of lateral hip pain and hip abductor injuries.
Gluteus minimus is the smallest of the three gluteal muscles on the outside of the hip. It helps move and stabilize the hip and pelvis during walking and standing. Clinicians commonly discuss it when evaluating lateral hip pain and gait changes. It is also relevant in imaging reports, rehabilitation plans, and some hip surgeries.
Gluteus medius tendinopathy is irritation or degeneration of the gluteus medius tendon near the outer hip. It is a common cause of pain over the side of the hip, sometimes called lateral hip pain. Clinicians use the term to describe tendon-based problems rather than joint cartilage problems. It is discussed in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy when evaluating hip and pelvic pain.
A Gluteus medius tear is an injury to a key hip abductor tendon on the outer side of the hip. It can cause lateral hip pain, weakness, and difficulty with walking or single-leg stance. Clinicians commonly discuss it when evaluating “greater trochanteric pain” on the outside of the hip. It is used as a diagnostic and treatment concept in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy.
The Gluteus medius tendon is the strong connective tissue that anchors the gluteus medius muscle to the outer side of the hip bone (the greater trochanter of the femur). It helps the hip stay stable during standing, walking, and single-leg balance. Clinicians commonly discuss it when evaluating lateral hip pain, limping, and hip abductor weakness. It is also a key structure in some hip surgeries, including repairs of tendon tears.
Gluteus medius is a major muscle on the outer side of the hip. It helps move the leg away from the body and steady the pelvis during walking. Clinicians commonly discuss Gluteus medius in hip pain, limping, and balance problems. It is also important in sports performance, rehabilitation, and hip surgery planning.
Gluteus maximus is the largest muscle of the buttock and one of the main muscles that moves the hip. It helps you stand up, climb stairs, run, and rise from a squat. Clinicians commonly discuss it when evaluating hip pain, gait changes, and lower-limb weakness. It is also relevant in orthopedic surgery because it is near key nerves, tendons, and the hip joint.