The Hip

The hip joint is a complex ball-and-socket joint that provides essential support and stability for the body, while also allowing for a wide range of motion.

3D rendering of the bones and ligaments that make up the hip

Common Hip Topics

Diagnostic Hip Arthroscopy

A minimally-invasive surgical procedure performed to identify and treat disease or damage inside the hip joint.

Total Hip Replacement

A surgical procedure performed to replace the damaged ball and socket of the hip joint with an artificial implant.

Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)

a surgical procedure primarily performed to address hip dysplasia by repositioning a part of the pelvis.

Hip Resurfacing

A surgical procedure performed to replace damaged portions of the hip joint by capping the thigh bone with an artificial implant and inserting a metal liner into the socket.

Hip Replacement

Total Hip Replacement

A surgical procedure performed to replace the damaged ball and socket of the hip joint with an artificial implant.

Hip Replacement (Anterior)

A surgical procedure performed as an alternative to total hip replacement during which damaged portions of the hip are replaced with an artificial implant.

Partial Hip Replacement

A surgical procedure primarily performed to treat femoral (thigh bone) fractures by replacing the damaged femoral portion of the hip joint with an artificial implant.

Revision Hip Replacement

A surgical procedure performed to replace the original prosthetic components of a hip replacement with new ones.

Injections & Biologics

Cortisone Injections

An orthopedic treatment used to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation in damaged musculoskeletal tissues.

Hyaluronic Acid Injections

An orthopedic treatment used to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation in arthritic joints.

PRP Injections

An orthopedic treatment that utilizes a patient’s platelets to accelerate the healing of damaged musculoskeletal tissues.

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