The hip has generally been considered an inherently stable joint. However, the femoral
head moves relative to the acetabulum. Although the bones are primarily important in hip …

Symptomatic hip microinstability is now recognized as a potential cause of pain and
disability in young patients. Causes of hip microinstability include underlying bony or soft …

Hip dysplasia has long been known to be a risk factor for pain and degenerative changes in
the hip joint. The diagnosis of dysplasia has historically been based on assessments of …

Purpose To critically evaluate the existing literature on hip capsule biomechanics, clinical
evidence of instability, and outcomes of capsular management to answer the following …

In this in vitro study of the hip joint we examined which soft tissues act as primary and
secondary passive rotational restraints when the hip joint is functionally loaded. A total of …

Purpose Hip arthroscopy is increasingly used to address hip joint pathology. Iatrogenic
instability has been reported as a potential complication, leading to the evaluation of various …

Background: Hip “microinstability” is commonly cited as the cause of symptoms that occur in
the presence of translation of the femoral head away from conformity with the acetabular …

Purpose To determine prevalence, magnitude, and predisposing radiographic features of
hip subluxation in elite ballet dancers. Methods A cross-sectional investigation of …

Background: Hip microinstability is an increasingly recognized source of hip pain and
disability. Although the clinical entity has been well described, the pathomechanics of this …

Purpose The purpose of this systematic review is to present the most common causes,
diagnostic features, treatment options and outcomes of patients with hip micro‐instability …