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Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip
December 1, 2016 - 4:30 pm
Transient osteoporosis of the hip is an uncommon condition that causes temporary bone loss in...
Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide
December 1, 2016 - 4:20 pm
Regular exercises to restore your normal hip motion and strength and a gradual return to...
Total Hip Replacement
December 1, 2016 - 4:17 pm
Information on total hip replacement is also available in Spanish: Reemplazo total de cadera and...
Femur Shaft Fractures (Broken Thighbone)
December 1, 2016 - 4:14 pm
Your thighbone (femur) is the longest and strongest bone in your body. Because the femur...
Snapping Hip
December 1, 2016 - 4:12 pm
Snapping hip is a condition in which you feel a snapping sensation or hear a...
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
December 1, 2016 - 4:10 pm
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a hip condition that occurs in teens and pre-teens...
Preventing Hip Fractures
December 1, 2016 - 4:06 pm
Hip fractures are breaks in the thighbone (femur) just below the hip joint. They are...
Perthes Disease
December 1, 2016 - 4:01 pm
Perthes disease is a rare childhood condition that affects the hip. It occurs when the...
Pediatric Thighbone (Femur) Fracture
December 1, 2016 - 3:58 pm
Thighbone (Femur) Fractures In Children The thighbone (femur) is the largest and strongest bone in...
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
December 1, 2016 - 3:55 pm
Information on hip osteoarthritis is also available in Spanish: Osteoartritis de cadera. Sometimes called “wear-and-tear”...
Muscle Strains in the Thigh
December 1, 2016 - 3:52 pm
A muscle strain (muscle pull or tear) is a common injury, particularly among people who...
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
December 1, 2016 - 3:48 pm
Total hip replacement (also known as hip arthroplasty) is a common orthopaedic procedure and, as...
Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
December 1, 2016 - 3:45 pm
There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis, a disease that can make it...
Hip Strains
December 1, 2016 - 3:43 pm
A hip strain occurs when one of the muscles supporting the hip joint is stretched...
Hip Implants
December 1, 2016 - 9:50 am
Total Hip Replacement Information on total hip replacement is also available in Spanish: Reemplazo total...
Hip Fracture
December 1, 2016 - 9:49 am
Hip Fractures A hip fracture is a break in the upper quarter of the femur...
Hip Dislocation
December 1, 2016 - 9:48 am
This article addresses hip dislocation that results from a traumatic injury. To learn about pediatric...
Hip Bursitis
December 1, 2016 - 9:45 am
This article is also available in Spanish: Bursitis de cadera (Hip Bursitis). Bursae, are small,...
Fracture of the Pelvis
December 1, 2016 - 9:41 am
Pelvic Fractures The pelvis is the sturdy ring of bones located at the base of...
Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)
December 1, 2016 - 9:29 am
The hip is a “ball-and-socket” joint. In a normal hip, the ball at the upper...
Deep Vein Thrombosis
December 1, 2016 - 9:25 am
This article is also available in Spanish: Trombosis venosa profunda (Deep Vein Thrombosis). Blood clots...
Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia Paresthetica)
December 1, 2016 - 8:59 am
The nerves in your body bring information to the brain about the environment (sensory nerves)...
Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
December 1, 2016 - 7:41 am
Before your joint replacement surgery, your doctor will discuss anesthesia with you. The selection of...
Additional Resources on the Hip
December 1, 2016 - 7:40 am
Additional Resources on the Hip Want more information? Try one of these websites. You will...
Activities After Hip Replacement
December 1, 2016 - 7:21 am
This article is also available in Spanish: Actividades después de reemplazo de cadera (Activities After...
Hip Home Exercise Program
December 1, 2016 - 7:20 am
Here are some exercises that your doctor may recommend: Low Impact Aerobic Exercise – Swimming...
Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Information
December 1, 2016 - 7:18 am
Ceramic Materials Offer the Potential for a Longer-Lasting Hip Replacement Conventional hip replacement systems use...
Hip Replacement Frequently Asked Questions
December 1, 2016 - 7:16 am
What is a Hip Replacement? Hip replacement involves the removal of arthritic bone ends and...
Total Hip Joint Replacement
December 1, 2016 - 7:15 am
Your joints are involved in almost every activity you do. Simple movements such as walking,...
Hip Anatomy and Function
December 1, 2016 - 7:12 am
Hip Anatomy and Function How a Healthy Hip Works The hip is one...