Hip
Conditions
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Developmental Dislocation (dysplasia) of the Hip
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common disorder that is seen in infants and young children. -
The hip joint is a “ball and socket” joint. The “ball” is the head of the femur or thigh bone
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Pelvic fracture is a condition that arises due to breakage of the pelvis bones. It may damage internal organs,
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Hip bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of a bursa in the hip. Bursae are fluid filled sacs present in joints
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The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The “ball” is the head of the femur, or thigh bone, and the “socket” is the cup shaped acetabulum.
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A tear in the muscle fibers caused by either a fall or direct blow to the muscle, overstretching and overuse injury is called a strain.
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Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
Inflammation of the joints is referred to as arthritis. The inflammation arises when the smooth covering (cartilage) -
A hamstring strain is an excessive stretch or tearing of hamstring muscles which are located at the back of the thigh.
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Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most often in older people.
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Osteonecrosis, also known as avascular necrosis, is a condition characterized by bone death due to inadequate blood supply.
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Perthes disease, also known as Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD) is a disorder of the hip that affects children,
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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a common hip disorder in adolescents causing slippage -
The femur or thigh bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body, connecting the hip to the knee.
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Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip
Transient osteoporosis of the hip is a rare condition that causes bone loss temporarily in the upper part of the thighbone (femur).
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Meralgia paresthetica, also known as Bernhardt-Roth syndrome is a neurological condition characterized by pain and numbness in the thigh.
Treatments
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Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
Anesthesia for hip and knee surgery is the use of medicines called anesthetics to prevent pain during hip and knee surgery/procedures. -
Hip implants are artificial devices that form the essential parts of the hip joint during a hip replacement surgery.
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Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
The hip joint is one of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints and is the point where the thigh bone (femur) and the pelvis (acetabulum) join.
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Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged cartilage and bone is removed from the hip joint and replaced with artificial components.
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Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide
Exercising the muscles that surround and support the hip help restore range of motion and joint strength after hip replacement surgery.
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