Medical term:
coxal
coxa
[kok´sah] (L.)1. hip.
2. hip joint.
coxa pla´na flattening of the head of the femur resulting from osteochondrosis of its epiphysis.
coxa val€´ga deformity of the hip joint with increase in the angle of inclination between the neck and shaft of the femur.
coxa va´ra deformity of the hip joint with decrease in the angle of inclination between the neck and shaft of the femur.
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hip
(hip),1. The lateral prominence of the pelvis, extending from the waist to the thigh and formed by the iliac crest, the greater trochanter of the femur, and associated soft tissues. Synonym(s): coxa (1)
2. Synonym(s): hip bone
3. Synonym(s): hip joint
4. Less precisely, the proximal parts of the femur, including the head, neck, and greater and lesser trochanters. It is this sense that is meant in the common phrases "hip fracture" and "hip nailing." [anat. usage note to avoid ambiguity it may be advisable to add a specifying word (hip joint, hip region) or to avoid hip altogether (femoral neck fracture).]
[A.S. hype]
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coxa
(kŏk′sə)n. pl. coxae (kŏk′sē′)
1. Anatomy The hip or hip joint.
2. Zoology The first segment of the leg of an insect or other arthropod, joining the leg to the body.
cox′al adj.
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hip bone
(hip bōn) [TA]A large flat bone formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis (in the adult), constituting the lateral half of the pelvis; it articulates with its fellow anteriorly, with the sacrum posteriorly, and with the femur laterally.
Synonym(s): coxa (1) , innominate bone, os coxa.
Synonym(s): coxa (1) , innominate bone, os coxa.
hip joint
(hip joynt) [TA]The ball-and-socket synovial joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum.
Synonym(s): coxa (2) .
Synonym(s): coxa (2) .
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coxa
The hip or hip joint.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
coxa
the basal segment of the leg of an insect.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
coxalgia
[kok-sal´jah]1. hip-joint disease.
2. pain in the hip; called also coxodynia.
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cox·o·dyn·i·a
(koks'ō-din'ē-ă),Pain in the hip joint.
Synonym(s): coxalgia
[L. coxa, hip, + G. odynē, pain]
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coxalgia
(kŏk-săl′jə)n.
Pain in or disease of the hip or hip joint.
cox·al′gic (-jĭk) adj.
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coxalgia
An obsolete term for hip pain.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
cox·o·dyn·i·a
(kok'sō-din'ē-ă)Pain in the hip joint.
Synonym(s): coxalgia.
Synonym(s): coxalgia.
[L. coxa, hip, + G. odynē, pain]
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coxalgia
Pain in the hip.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
Patient discussion about coxalgia
Q. hip pain i have pain in my right hip
A. Well, it could be many things, depends on your situation: What age are you? How long does the pain last? Is it worse during movement or during rest? Was there any trauma?
In the more adult population, osteoarthritis is a common cause, as you can read more here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteoarthritis).
If that didn't answer your question, then you can read more here (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003179.htm).
In the more adult population, osteoarthritis is a common cause, as you can read more here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteoarthritis).
If that didn't answer your question, then you can read more here (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003179.htm).
Q. What is the treatment for "hip joint mice"? Thanks!
A. if you are young- it goes away by itself after 6-8 painful weeks...if you are older you might need a surgery to remove the particles. it the hip bone it can be complicated, so it's really up to your Dr. to decide what to do here.
Q. ofter csection i have a pain in my hip i can hardly walk sometime
A. this is not a normal c-section symptom..(as far as i know, i'm not a gynecologist..) but here are some situations that hip pain are their symptom-
http://www.healthline.com/symptomsearch?addterm=Hip%20Pain
i would call the Doctor that operated and ask him about it though.. maybe he can give a clue.
More discussions about coxalgiahttp://www.healthline.com/symptomsearch?addterm=Hip%20Pain
i would call the Doctor that operated and ask him about it though.. maybe he can give a clue.
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