Hip
A common hip injury among athletes and weekend warriors is a labral tear. It involves the ring of cartilage—the labrum—located on the outside rim of the socket of the hip joint. While athletes who participate in sports such as soccer, football, hockey, and golf are... Read More
Joan W. is one of those people who is always on the go, all the time. She goes to the gym. She walks everywhere, teaches yoga full-time, and, until a few years ago, she was a professional dancer. She danced professionally throughout her twenties and... Read More
By Alissa Gordon Sports have always been an important part of my life. I played field hockey and lacrosse competitively in college; today, outside of work, I’m a CrossFit coach and an Olympic weightlifter. Overall, I take really good care of myself. However, I recently... Read More
Proper diagnosis and treatment are key to avoid future problems Growth plate fractures are very common in children. Approximately 15–30% of all childhood fractures occur through the growth plate. They are twice as likely to occur in boys as in girls. The most common locations... Read More
In this video, you’ll gain a basic understanding of factors involved in hip preservation. In addition, hip arthroscopy is discussed, as well as hip replacement and the benefits of the anterior approach to hip replacement. Presenting the information are Drs. Benjamin McArthur, Andrew Wolff, and... Read More
Hip dysplasia is a fairly common condition in both adolescents and adults. It ranges from being a barely detectable issue to a severe malformation that causes extreme pain and disruption to daily life. The following is basic yet important information to know in the event... Read More
Over the past decade, our understanding of and ability to treat hip problems in athletes has grown exponentially. With the advent of advanced arthroscopic technology and techniques, we have been able to return people to their sports and lives in ways we couldn’t have imagined... Read More
Total hip replacement today can be performed safely as an outpatient surgical procedure with an innovative and highly successful technique. An anterior hip replacement approach can enable patients with arthritis of the hip to have surgery in the morning and actually go home in the... Read More
