In a hip fracture, the upper portion of the femur (thighbone) is broken. The majority of hip fractures occur in elderly patients whose bones have become weak due to osteoporosis. Most hip fractures in young
As the largest, and one of the strongest joints in the body, your hips can put up with a lot of repetitive motion and wear. Cartilage cushions the ball-and-socket to allow for smooth rotation as you
A Hip labral tear occur when the ring or seal around the hip socket is damaged. The labrum cushions, seals and creates stability for the hip joint. Hip labral tears are generally the result of
3 Common Causes of Hip Pain and Answers about Treatment Pain in any load-bearing joint, like your hip or knee, can be very debilitating and have a huge impact on day-to-day activities and quality of
Overuse injuries among young athletes and active adults are beginning to stack up, causing short-term injuries and upping the long-term of osteoarthritis. Read the article published in the Parker Adventist Hospital’s Summer “Grow” Newsletter, featuring
Knee or hip pain can be excruciating, and when you are in pain, you want relief – pure and simple. And there is no shortage of advice on how to fix your joint problem, right?
Fall sports are already in full swing, and preparation for winter sports is gearing up. At Advanced Ortho, our goal is to provide our community with the guidance, resources, and services you need to keep
A lot has changed in joint replacement in the past ten years, and Dr. Harold Hunt gets a lot of questions about what makes a good candidate for hip replacement in particular. This week, he
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