Biomechanics of the hip

Abstract

The hip joint is a crucial support structure for the human body structure, second only to the knee in the terms of weight-bearing forces placed upon it, and is an essential joint for walking. A solid understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the hip joint is necessary for improving treatments for hip disorders and for the design of hip prostheses. In this chapter, the anatomy of the hip joint is introduced and is then followed by a more in-depth analysis of the kinetic and kinematic movements of the joint.