Piriformis Syndrome Piriformis syndrome refers to a neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is a band-like and flat muscle that is located in the butt near the top of the hip…
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What is Osteonecrosis?
Osteonecrosis, also known as avascular necrosis or aseptic necrosis, refers to the death of bone cells due to the reduced blood supply. This condition can cause pain and collapse of areas of bone. Bone collapse can further lead to degenerative…
Developmental Dysplasia of The Hip
In Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), the “ball and socket” joint of the hip does not develop appropriately in babies and young children. Therefore, it is also known as congenital hip dislocation or hip dysplasia. The hip joint connects…
What is a Hip Impingement?
Hip impingement, also called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), causes the abnormal and wearing contact between the hip joint’s ball and socket. In this condition, there is increased friction during hip motions which may damage the joint. Patients usually experience pain in…
Hip Preservation Conditions
Labral Tears The labrum of the hip refers to a ring of cartilage around the socket of the hip joint (the acetabulum) which provides stability and cushioning to the hip. Labral tears may develop due to structural abnormalities, injury or…
What is Femoral and Periacetabular Osteotomy?
Femoral Osteotomy Femoral osteotomy refers to a surgical procedure to correct specific femur (the long bone in the upper part of the leg) and hip joint deformities. In this procedure, the orthopedic surgeon cuts the bone and realigns it to…
Surgical Hip Dislocation
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…
Hip Arthroscopy
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…
Hip Preservation Treatments
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,…
What is Hip Preservation?
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…
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