Bilateral snapping hip describes a snapping, clicking, or “popping” sensation felt in both hips. The sound or sensation usually comes from a tendon or soft tissue moving over bone during motion. It is commonly used as a clinical description in orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy. Some people notice snapping without pain, while others have pain or functional limits.
Bilateral SCFE means **slipped capital femoral epiphysis** affecting **both hips**. It is a condition where the **ball of the hip joint (femoral head)** shifts relative to the **upper thigh bone (femoral neck)** through a growth area. It is most commonly discussed in **pediatric and adolescent orthopedics** because it involves an **open growth plate**. Clinicians use the term to describe whether involvement is **simultaneous (both at once)** or **sequential (one after the other)**.
Bilateral Perthes disease is a form of Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease that affects both hips. It involves temporary loss of blood supply to the femoral head (the “ball” of the hip joint) in childhood. Over time, the bone can soften, change shape, and then heal with remodeling. The term is commonly used in pediatric orthopedics, radiology reports, and physical therapy planning.
Bilateral periacetabular osteotomy is a hip-preserving surgery performed on both hips. It reshapes and reorients the hip socket (acetabulum) to improve how it covers the femoral head. It is most commonly used for symptomatic hip dysplasia in adolescents and adults with relatively preserved cartilage. It may be done as two staged operations or, in selected cases, during one surgical setting.
A Bilateral labral tear means there is a tear of the hip labrum in both hips. The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage that lines the rim of the hip socket. This term is commonly used in orthopedic, sports medicine, and physical therapy settings. It helps clinicians describe symptoms, imaging findings, and treatment planning for both sides.
Bilateral intertrochanteric fracture means there are breaks in the upper thigh bones (femurs) near both hips. The fractures occur in the “intertrochanteric” region, which is between two bony prominences called the greater and lesser trochanters. It is most often discussed in emergency care, orthopedic trauma, and geriatric fracture care. Clinicians use the term to describe the injury pattern and guide imaging, stabilization, and treatment planning.
Bilateral hip dislocation means both hip joints are dislocated at the same time. A dislocation occurs when the femoral head (ball) is forced out of the acetabulum (socket). It is most often discussed in trauma care, emergency medicine, and orthopedics. The term is also used in imaging reports and surgical planning notes.
Bilateral hip pain means pain felt in both hips, rather than only one side. It is a symptom pattern, not a single diagnosis. The term is commonly used in primary care, orthopedics, sports medicine, and physical therapy. It helps clinicians describe where symptoms are felt and organize a diagnostic workup.
Bilateral hip osteoarthritis means osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis) affects both hip joints. It involves gradual changes in cartilage, bone, and surrounding tissues that can cause pain and stiffness. The term is commonly used in orthopedic clinics, radiology reports, and physical therapy notes. It helps describe a pattern of hip joint degeneration that may influence walking and daily activity.
Bilateral hip injection refers to an injection performed on both hips, typically in the same visit or in close succession. It most often means image-guided medication placed into each hip joint to help evaluate or reduce hip pain. In some settings, it can also describe injections around hip tendons or bursae on both sides. It is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, and interventional pain care.