Inflammation of the hip joint (synovitis)

How does inflammation of the hip joint affect children? Sharp pains in the hip in children are often caused by inflammation of structures that surround the hip joint such as ligaments and tendons. It is mainly seen in children below the age of ten years and usually gets better suddenly on its own. What should the athlete do? Seek professional medical advice.   The information contained on this site is purely a source of information and can at no time replace the expert eye of a qualified professional. We recommend seeking professional advice before embarking on any form of self treatment. Neither the content or nor any other service provided through mybesttennis.com is intended to be relied on for medical diagnosis or treatment. Never delay in seeking professional advice because of something seen on mybesttennis.com.