Hip The hip joint is a ball in socket joint. Ligament and muscle attachments surround the joint. The hip joint is structurally stable with the ball of the femur fitting securely into the deep socket of the pelvis.
Overuse injuries are common at the hip.
The hip socket may be subject to wear and tear. I ts circumference may be narrowed due to rough bony outcroppings. This may cause pain or restricted motion. The most common bursa to become irritated is the greater trochanteric bursa, which is located on the outside of the hip. The sciatic nerve may be pinched along its path.