What is a Hip Pointer injury and how do you treat it?
A hip pointer is a contusion (bruise) on the pelvis caused by a direct blow to an iliac crest. Contact sports are a frequent cause of this type of injury. A hip pointer bruise usually causes bleeding into the hip abductor muscles, which move legs sideways, away from the midline of the body. This bleeding into muscle tissue creates swelling and makes leg movement painful. The injury usually last from one to six weeks, depending on the damage. Receiving x-rays from your doctor will help to find out the damage done to the iliac crest. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.
From orthopedics.about.com: Hip Pointer By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Definition: A hip pointer is an injury to the pelvis caused by a direct blow, often seen in contact sports such as football. What happens when an athlete gets a hip pointer? A hip pointer is an injury is to the iliac crest, the bony prominence that can be felt along the waist line. When someone sustains a hip pointer injury, the bone and overlying muscle can be bruised. In more serious cases of hip pointer, the hit can be so severe that a fracture of the bone results. While the treatment may not change, a fracture will likely cause a delay in healing and more painful symptoms. What is the treatment of a hip pointer? Treatment of a hip pointer is best accomplished with rest. Ice applications and anti-inflammatory medication will also help, but only time will heal the injury. X-rays may be taken if a frac
