The Barlow maneuver is a hands-on clinical exam used to check hip stability in infants. It helps clinicians identify a hip that can be gently dislocated with specific positioning and pressure. It is most commonly used in newborn and early infancy screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). It is often discussed alongside the Ortolani maneuver, which assesses hip reduction.

Balance training is exercise-based practice designed to improve how the body stays upright and steady. It targets coordination between the brain, eyes, inner ear, and muscles around joints such as the hip, knee, and ankle. It is commonly used in physical therapy, sports medicine, orthopedics, and fall-prevention programs. It can be part of rehabilitation after injury or surgery, or used to support long-term joint health.

Avascular necrosis staging is a way clinicians describe how far avascular necrosis (AVN) has progressed in a bone and joint. It organizes imaging and exam findings into “stages,” from early changes to structural collapse and arthritis. It is most commonly applied to AVN of the femoral head (the ball of the hip joint). It helps orthopedic teams communicate clearly and compare options over time.

Avascular necrosis is a condition where bone tissue is damaged because it is not getting enough blood. It is often discussed in orthopedics when hip pain is persistent or when imaging shows bone changes. It most commonly affects the femoral head (the “ball” of the hip joint). It may also be called osteonecrosis in clinical settings.

AVN femoral head refers to avascular necrosis (AVN) affecting the ball of the hip joint (the femoral head). It describes bone tissue damage that can happen when blood supply to the femoral head is reduced. The term is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, and radiology when evaluating hip pain and hip joint damage. It helps clinicians describe a specific cause of hip arthritis-like symptoms and guide next-step testing and management.

Atypical femur fracture is a specific pattern of break in the thigh bone (femur). It typically occurs in the upper or middle shaft area rather than at the hip joint. It is often discussed in osteoporosis care and orthopedic fracture management. Clinicians use the term to separate this pattern from more common “typical” femur fractures.

Athletic pubalgia is a cause of persistent groin pain related to injury of the lower abdominal and groin soft tissues. It is commonly discussed in sports medicine when athletes have pain near the pubic bone without a clear “true” hernia. It is sometimes referred to as a sports hernia or core muscle injury, though terms vary. It is most often considered in running, cutting, and kicking sports.

Assistive device training is structured instruction on how to safely use mobility aids such as canes, crutches, walkers, or wheelchairs. It focuses on walking technique (gait), transfers (like sit-to-stand), and navigating real-world environments. It is commonly used in orthopedic and sports medicine care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and after surgery or injury. The goal is safer movement while protecting painful or healing joints, including the hip.

An Assistive device is a tool that helps a person move, transfer, or perform daily tasks more safely and efficiently. It is commonly used when pain, weakness, or balance problems limit normal walking or self-care. In hip and orthopedic care, it often reduces stress on an injured or arthritic joint. It may be recommended in clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation settings, and at home.

An ASIS avulsion fracture is an injury where a small piece of bone is pulled off the pelvis at the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). It usually happens when a strong muscle contraction suddenly tugs on its tendon attachment. It is most often discussed in sports medicine and adolescent hip injuries. Clinicians use the term to describe a specific, recognizable cause of acute front-of-hip pain.