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…
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Joint Preservation vs. Replacement: What’s Your Best Option?
What is Osteoarthritis?
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…
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Used To Treat Pelvic Disorders
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…
Defining Labral Tear Symptoms
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) Used to Treat Hip Disorders
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…
Hip Labral Tear Treatment
A hip labral tear affects the labrum or the ring of cartilage that follows the outside of the rim of the socket of the hip joint. Along with cushioning the hip joint, the labrum also acts like a gasket or…
Hip Labral Tear Diagnosis
A hip labral tear involves the labrum, which is the ring of cartilage that follows the outside rim of the socket of the hip joint. Apart from providing the hip joint with cushioning, the labrum also acts similar to a…
Causes of Pelvic Pain in Women
Many women experience pelvic pain which can be brought on by various reasons and conditions ranging from endometriosis or fibroids to more severe conditions such as cancer or an ectopic pregnancy. Southern California Hip Institute (SCHI), led by prudent board…
Causes of Labral Tears
In a hip labral tear, the ring of cartilage (labrum) that lines the outside rim of the socket of the hip joint sustains damage. The labrum cushions the hip joint as well as acts like a rubber seal or gasket…
Pelvic Pain And Limping Caused by Hip Dysplasia Treatment
The treatment for hip dysplasia depends on the extent of the hip damage as well as the age of the patient. In infants, the treatment typically involves the use of a soft brace, such as a Pavlik harness, to hold…
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