GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A hip pointer is a contusion of the iliac crest and/or the greater trochanteric region of the femur following a direct impact or collision.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Is a Hip Pointer? A hip pointer is a deep bruise to the ridge of bone on the upper outside of your hip, called the iliac crest. It’s often a result of a direct blow to the hip or a hard fall.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hip Bruise. A bruise (contusion) happens when small blood vessels break open and leak blood into the nearby area. A hip bruise can result from a bump, hit, or fall. Symptoms of a bruise often include changes in skin color (bruising), swelling, and pain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hip pointers are caused by a direct blow to the body. Often, a hip pointer is a sports injury from a collision with another player or impact from an object such as a ball or stick.

Detailed explanation-5: -A hip pointer occurs at the iliac crest of your hip. This is the bone that sticks out on your side. The actual bruise causing the pain may form around the hip, but an impact on the iliac crest leads to a hip pointer.