noun
- pain in the hip joint or hip region
Usage: medical term; also called coxitis when inflammation is present
Examples
- The patient reported coxalgia after the fall, making it difficult to walk.
- Coxalgia can result from arthritis, injury, or muscle strain in the hip area.
- The doctor examined the patient's coxalgia and ordered imaging tests.
- Physical therapy helped reduce the coxalgia over several weeks.