The hip is made up of the coxal bones, the coccyx and the sacrum.
Hip is a term used to name the parts of the pelvis that protrude from the sides of the body. The Greek word kathédra , which can be translated as "rear" or "seat" , evolved into the Latin cathedra , which in turn became the Vulgar Latin cathegra . These are the etymological roots of the notion of our language.
The pelvis is the body region of mammalian animals that is composed of the coxal bones, the coccyx and the sacrum , in the lower sector of the trunk. This structure is known as the bony pelvis : the pelvic girdle , for its part, is the sector that is involved in the articulation of the lower limbs.
This means that, in many cases, the joint between the trunk and the lower extremities is called hip. This part of the body also has the function of supporting weight .
For example: "I fell on the street and my hip hurts" , "The accident caused the young man to fracture his hip" , "My grandmother dislocated her hip and is hospitalized" .
Hip damage
The hips are generally stable and strong: they are not easily injured. However, violent impact or overuse in sporting activities can lead to various injuries , such as fractures , dislocations , and strains .
In the event of damage to the hip, the doctor may indicate various treatments, such as rest with medication or surgery . It is even possible to replace the hip with an artificial prosthesis .
Various injuries and conditions can affect the hip.
Injuries and illnesses
There are several injuries and diseases that affect the hip. Among the most significant we can highlight some such as the following:
- Bursitis , which is manifested by stiffness, inflammation and even severe pain. It should be noted that it can become chronic. Treatment requires medication, but also other measures such as rest, physiotherapy sessions, possible removal of fluid and even surgery.
- Hip fracture , which is one of the most serious situations that affect the hip. The person who suffers from it is required to receive medical attention as they need to undergo surgery. After the intervention, you should know that the recovery process is slow and requires a lot of patience. Specifically, its duration will depend on the severity of the fracture, the age of the person, whether or not there have been complications in the operation, their state of health and the state of fitness they are in.
- Hip dislocation . This concept refers to the fact that the hip is out of place because the bones are not properly fitted into the joints. Many children are born with it and it is required that they be diagnosed soon as this is the way to be able to take the necessary measures to correct it. However, we must not forget that, in other cases, the dislocation is the result of a significant trauma.
The aesthetics of the hips
As the sector that protrudes from the body, the hips are attributed aesthetic importance in the case of women .
The size of the hips or their movement, in this framework, are associated with sensuality.