What causes lateral hip pain after a fall, and what should be done about it?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Hip pain on the outer side after a fall may be caused by trauma, cutaneous neuritis, tendonitis, or other reasons, and should be treated with physical therapy or medication depending on the specific cause. In addition to the above causes, this condition could also result from bursitis, lumbar disc herniation, or avascular necrosis of the femoral head. If symptoms do not improve effectively, prompt medical evaluation is recommended.
Pain on the outer side of the hip joint after a fall may be caused by trauma, cutaneous nerve inflammation, tendonitis, or other reasons. Physical therapy or medication should be administered according to the specific cause. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Trauma
If the hip joint hits the ground during a fall, it may sustain injury, leading to the aforementioned pain. Patients are advised to take medications as directed by a physician, such as Biqi Capsules or Huli Powder Capsules, to alleviate symptoms.
2. Cutaneous Nerve Inflammation
Cutaneous nerve inflammation is usually caused by irritation, compression, or trauma to the cutaneous nerves. Under the influence of inflammation, patients may experience the symptoms described above. For this condition, patients may follow medical advice to relieve discomfort through treatments such as acupuncture or electrical heat therapy.
3. Tendonitis
Tendonitis is an aseptic inflammatory response in tendons. If affected, patients may develop the aforementioned symptoms due to tendon irritation. In such cases, patients may take medications like enteric-coated aspirin tablets or celecoxib capsules under medical supervision.
Besides the causes mentioned above, this condition could also result from bursitis, lumbar disc herniation, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, or other conditions. If symptoms do not improve effectively, prompt medical evaluation is recommended.
