Osteoarthritis may be the cause of hip pain in many adults. However, hip pain in younger patients is usually due to a range of conditions, including birth deformities. Patients who need surgical treatment of hip dislocation have various surgical approaches…

Developments in the area of arthroscopic surgical instruments and techniques now enable surgeons to use minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to address conditions which would have required a more invasive, open surgery previously.   The Process In hip arthroscopy, the surgeon…

In the treatment of hip pain, nonsurgical treatment is always the initial course of action. Patients with hip conditions can experience a reduction or elimination of hip pain and inflammation with conservative treatments such as activity modification, rest, physical therapy,…

The primary objective of hip preservation is to prolong the hip’s lifespan and prevent the progression of arthritic damage to the joint, which may require an early hip replacement if left untreated. Hip preservation enables the maintenance of the cartilage…

Patients with recurring or chronic joint pain may feel that joint replacement surgery is their only option for relief. But there are various other less invasive options available today that can help them maintain mobility as they age. Today, there…

Osteoarthritis (OA), also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis is the most frequently occurring chronic condition of the joints. It affects around 27 million people in the US. OA can impact any joint, but it develops most often in…

The chronic and often crippling pain of pelvic instability affects many women. This condition is believed to afflict a number of women, but it is not easily diagnosed. However, now cutting-edge regenerative injection treatments such as PRP have been proven…

A labrum tear, also known as a SLAP tear, refers to a tear to the ring of the cartilage around the shoulder’s socket. Athletes engaging in sports that involve repetitive overhead or throwing motions, such as volleyball, baseball, and football,…

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become an increasingly accepted procedure within the past decade in the orthopedic community as a technique to improve tissue healing. The term platelet-rich plasma refers to any fraction of autologous blood comprising a higher concentration of…