New Treatments for Hip Pain
Never ignore hip pain, especially if you want to avoid a hip replacement in the future. Top orthopedic surgeon Justin D. Saliman, M.D, explains why in Ask the Doctor, a new women’s health video series produced in partnership with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center…
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy is a relatively new surgical technique that can be effectively employed to treat a variety of hip conditions.
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Femoro Acetabular Impingement FAI
Femoroacetabular Impingement FAI is a condition resulting from abnormal pressure and friction between the ball and socket of the hip joint resulting in pain and progressive hip dysfunction. This when left untreated leads to the development of secondary osteoarthritis of the hip.
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Resurfacing or bone conserving procedure replaces the acetabulum (hip socket) and resurfaces the femoral head. This means the femoral head has some or very little bone removed and replaced with the metal component. This spares the femoral canal. Find out more about Hip Resurfacing from the following options.
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Click on the topics below to find out more from the Orthopaedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
- Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Dislocation
- Muscle Strains in the Thigh
- Snapping Hip