• Dr. Domb, Thanks a lot for getting my hip right. Looking forward to a full recovery and a great season. Thanks again for everything.

    Corey WoottonChicago Bears and Detroit Lions

  • Thank you for all that you have done for me and the team. My hip feels so much better, and because of you I'm pain free.

    Sylvia FowlesWNBA Finals MVP, 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Thank you for working your magic! You're the best!"

    Zakiya BywatersChicago Red Stars, National Women's Soccer League

  • Thanks for all the love and positive energy that was put into my surgery. May the Lord bless you and your family!

    Atari BigbyGreen Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers

  • Dr. Domb, Thanks for fixing me up!

    Rashied DavisChicago Bears

  • Huge thank you to Dr. Domb for always taking care of me and getting me back on the court in no time!

    Elena Delle DonneChicago Sky, MVP of the WNBA

  • Dr. Domb, Thanks for taking care of the hip! All the best to you and your staff!

    Roosevelt ColvinChicago Bears' All-Decade Defense team

  • Thanks doc for fixing my hip!

    Ryan ChiaveriniWindy City Live Co-Host on ABC7

Causes

The hip is a very stable joint that carries 8 times the body's weight during activities such as jogging, and potentially greater force during vigorous sports. The hip is well adapted to transfer these forces. Despite this, the hip is prone to many injuries during sports activities.

Injury can result from trauma such as a fall or collision. It may also occur from overuse, excessive strain or repetitive trauma. Hip injuries may be specific to different ages. While adolescents are more prone to injuries related to the growth plate and the presence of structural deformities, wear-and-tear of the joint cartilage is usually seen in aged athletes.

In general, there are two major factors that can increase your risk for sports injuries to the hip. These include inadequate conditioning in the form of warmup before the sport and increasing the training program too quickly.

  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • The Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • International Society for Hip Arthroscopy
  • The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons
  • Adventist Midwest Health
  • Amita Health