Hip Fracture in Hip
A hip fracture is a break in the thigh bone (femur) of your hip joint. The majority happen to people older than 60 years of age, and women get more hip fractures than men. ...more
 Osteoarthritis (OA) in Hip
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis causes the breakdown of joint cartilage. It can occur in any joint, but it most often affects the hands, knees, hips, or spine. ...more
 Sciatica in Hip
Sciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is a pain that starts along your sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. The pain goes from the back of your pelvis down the back of your thigh. ...more
 Evaluation Procedures for Orthopedic Problems in Hip
To help the orthopedist determine your treatment, you'll need a physical exam, a medical history profile, and a description of symptoms. ...more
 Treatment Plans in Hip
For most orthopedic disorders and injuries, more than one form of treatment may be appropriate....more
 Is It Time for a New Joint? in Hip
Millions of us struggle with pain and loss of motion because of joint damage caused by arthritis. If other treatments fail to offer relief, you may wonder about turning in your worn-out joints for new ones. ...more
 Arthroscopy in Hip
Orthopedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat joint problems. An arthroscope is a small, tube shaped instrument that is used to look inside a joint. ...more
 Joint Replacement Surgery in Hip
Joint replacement surgery removes and replaces an arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial joint. Read on to learn how to get ready for the procedure and what the possible complications are. ...more
 Hip Replacement Surgery in Hip
Hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) is surgery to replace a worn out or damaged hip joint. The surgeon replaces the old joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis). This surgery may be a choice after a hip fracture or for severe pain because of arthritis. ...more
 Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Children in Hip
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition of the hip joint that affects children. In SCFE, the ball of the thighbone (femoral head) slips off the neck of the thighbone. ...more
 Hip Fracture in Hip
A hip fracture is a break in the thigh bone (femur) of your hip joint. The majority happen to people older than 60 years of age, and women get more hip fractures than men. ...more
 Osteoarthritis (OA) in Hip
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis causes the breakdown of joint cartilage. It can occur in any joint, but it most often affects the hands, knees, hips, or spine. ...more
 Sciatica in Hip
Sciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is a pain that starts along your sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. The pain goes from the back of your pelvis down the back of your thigh. ...more
 Evaluation Procedures for Orthopedic Problems in Hip
To help the orthopedist determine your treatment, you'll need a physical exam, a medical history profile, and a description of symptoms. ...more
 Treatment Plans in Hip
For most orthopedic disorders and injuries, more than one form of treatment may be appropriate....more
 Is It Time for a New Joint? in Hip
Millions of us struggle with pain and loss of motion because of joint damage caused by arthritis. If other treatments fail to offer relief, you may wonder about turning in your worn-out joints for new ones. ...more
 Arthroscopy in Hip
Orthopedic surgeons use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat joint problems. An arthroscope is a small, tube shaped instrument that is used to look inside a joint. ...more
 Joint Replacement Surgery in Hip
Joint replacement surgery removes and replaces an arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial joint. Read on to learn how to get ready for the procedure and what the possible complications are. ...more
 Hip Replacement Surgery in Hip
Hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) is surgery to replace a worn out or damaged hip joint. The surgeon replaces the old joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis). This surgery may be a choice after a hip fracture or for severe pain because of arthritis. ...more
 Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Children in Hip
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition of the hip joint that affects children. In SCFE, the ball of the thighbone (femoral head) slips off the neck of the thighbone. ...more
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