Hip

The hip joint is the largest weight-bearing joint in the human body. It is also referred to as a ball and socket joint and is surrounded by muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The thigh bone or femur and the pelvis join to form the hip joint.

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Hip Arthroscopy

Hip arthroscopy, also referred to as keyhole or minimally invasive surgery, is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into your hip joint to check for any damage

Hip Labral Repair

Hip labral repair is a surgical procedure to treat hip labral tears.

Hip Surgery

Hip surgery is a surgical procedure for the treatment of a hip injury or hip condition.

Hip Reconstruction

Hip reconstruction is a surgery to repair or replace a damaged hip joint that causes pain and limits your movement.

Acetabuloplasty

An acetabuloplasty is a surgical procedure employed for the correction of a condition known as pincer impingement.

Hip Preservation Surgery

Hip preservation surgery focuses on treating hip problems at an early stage to protect the natural joint and delay or prevent the need for hip replacement.

Hip Labral Reconstruction

Hip labral reconstruction is a surgery that involves the use of a graft to replace the damaged portion of a hip labrum.

Proximal Hamstring Repair

Proximal hamstring repair is a surgical procedure performed to treat a severe tear or complete rupture of the hamstring tendons where they attach

Iliopsoas Tendon Lengthening

Iliopsoas tendon lengthening is a procedure that involves the excision or cutting of the iliopsoas tendon in the hip to reduce pain and improve range of motion.

Surgical Release of Iliopsoas Tendon

Surgical release of the iliopsoas tendon is a procedure that involves the excision or cutting of the iliopsoas tendon in the hip to reduce pain and improve range of motion.

Gluteus Maximus Transfer

Gluteus maximus transfer, also referred to as gluteus maximus flap transfer (GMT), is a surgical technique

Endoscopic Proximal Hamstring Repair

Endoscopic proximal hamstring repair is a minimally invasive surgery performed using an endoscope - a thin, long, flexible tube

Hip Cartilage Restoration

Hip cartilage restoration is a surgical technique to repair damaged articular cartilage in the hip joint by stimulating new growth of cartilage

Nonsurgical Hip Treatments

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the thigh bone to the pelvic bone.

Arthroscopic Gluteus Medius Tendon Repair

Arthroscopic gluteus medius tendon repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure employed for the treatment of a gluteus medius tendon tear

Core Decompression for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip

Core decompression is a joint-preserving surgical procedure used to treat early stages of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the hip.

Hip Labral Tear

A hip labral tear is an injury to the labrum, the cartilage that surrounds the outside rim of your hip joint socket.

Hip Ligament Injuries

Injuries to the hip ligaments are commonly called a hip sprain and can range from minor tears of the ligaments to more serious injuries involving the hip muscles, tendons or bone.

Hip Pain

Hip pain, one of the common complaints, may not always be felt precisely over the hip joint rather in and around the hip joint.

Hip Injury

The hip is a vital joint that supports body weight and enables smooth movement during everyday activities such as walking, running, and bending.

Hamstring Injuries

The hamstring is a group of three muscles that run along the back of the thigh from the hip to the knee.

Hip Instability

Injury or damage to these structures can lead to a condition called hip instability when the joint becomes unstable.

Hip Bursitis

Hip bursitis is a painful condition caused by the inflammation of a bursa in the hip.

Hip Tendonitis

Hip tendonitis is a condition associated with degeneration of the hip tendons.

Hip Dislocation

Hip dislocation occurs when the head of the femur moves out of the socket. The femoral head can dislocate either backward (posterior dislocation) or forward (anterior dislocation).

Gluteus Medius Tear

A gluteus medius tear is the partial or complete rupture of the gluteus medius muscle due to severe muscle strain.

Chondral Lesions or Injuries of the Hip

Chondral injuries can result from various hip conditions such as labral tears, loose bodies, posterior dislocation, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), dysplasia, osteonecrosis,

Avascular Necrosis

Avascular necrosis, also called osteonecrosis, is a condition in which bone death occurs because of inadequate blood supply to it.

Stress Fractures of the Hip

Stress fractures of the hip are a break in the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) that fits into the socket of the hip joint.

Femoroacetabular Impingement

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition characterized by excessive friction in the hip joint from the presence of bony irregularities.

Hip Synovitis

Hip synovitis, also called transient hip synovitis or toxic synovitis, is a condition characterized by inflammation of the synovial tissues that surround the hip joint.

Ischial Bursitis

Bursae are fluid-filled sacs present between the tendons and bones to help facilitate smooth movement.

Trochanteric Bursitis

Trochanteric bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, a fluid-filled sac that overlies the greater trochanter (bony prominence at the outer side of the hip).

Iliopsoas Tendonitis

Iliopsoas tendonitis also referred to as snapping hip syndrome, is an inflammation of the iliopsoas tendon or the surrounding area.

Iliopsoas Impingement

Iliopsoas impingement also known as internal snapping hip syndrome is a condition characterized by inflammation and pain in the iliopsoas muscles resulting in abnormal movement of the hip.

Hip Osteonecrosis

Hip osteonecrosis occurs due to disruption of the blood supply to the highest part of the thigh bone (femoral head).

Hip Retroversion

Hip retroversion also known as femoral retroversion is a rotational deformity in which the hip is rotated outward in relation to the knee.

Subspine Impingement

Subspine impingement, also known as anterior inferior iliac spine impingement, is a hip condition characterized by excessive friction caused by bony

Loose Bodies

Loose bodies are small fragments of bone or cartilage that become detached and float within the hip joint.

Heterotopic ossification

Heterotopic ossification is a condition in which abnormal bone forms in soft tissues around the hip joint, such as muscles and ligaments.