Sex-Related Differences in Hip Injury Rates and Strength and Conditioning.

Hip injuries are common in the athletic population, typically occurring in sports as a result of contact or overuse. Previous literature describes differences in injury rates between male and female athletes, clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes. In addition, anatomic differences in acetabular and femoral version, hip alpha angles, lateral center-edge angles, pelvic tilt, and knee biomechanics have been demonstrated. These differences may alter injury patterns between male and female athletes and contribute to differences in hip pathology. Therefore, individualized treatment and rehabilitation strategies should be taken into consideration in order to expedite an athlete's return to play.
Competing Interests: Disclosure A.L. Gianakos and J.W. Yurek have nothing to disclose. M.K. Mulcahey disclosures: AAOS, board or committee member; ACSM Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, editorial or governing board; American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, board or committee member; Arthrex, Inc, paid presenter or speaker; Arthroscopy Association of North America, board or committee member; OrthoInfo, editorial or governing board; Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, board or committee member; and The Forum, board or committee member.
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