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Hip arthritis, whether it’s rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, has pretty similar symptoms, including but not limited to pain in the groin, thigh, and buttocks area. It is common for the pain to be prominent in the mornings, interfere with mobility, and worsen when doing physical activities. Your hip may also feel stiff and weak. Fortunately,…
Living with pain due to a diseased hip joint can make completing even the simplest of tasks difficult. After exhausting all conservative treatment options for hip pain, orthopedic surgeons typically recommend total hip replacement, in which the diseased joint is replaced with artificial parts. Total hip replacement can restore your hip’s function and eliminate pain…
Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint wherein your thighbones meet your pelvis. Normally, each of your two hip joints glides smoothly within the socket, allowing smooth movement and mobility. However, hip problems can arise due to sports, traumatic injury, or wear-and-tear of the hip socket cartilage. This often leads to what is called hip impingement,…
The modern-day, minimally invasive surgical techniques are becoming increasingly available for a number of different types of major surgery, including hip replacements. This can make it a safer option than traditional open surgery and can result in a much faster and easier recovery. If you are considering hip replacement surgery and would like to find…
Arthritis is a common medical condition that causes inflammation, and there are more than 100 different types of arthritis. The most common type, which is osteoarthritis (also often called just “arthritis”), causes pain and swelling of the joints such as the hips and the knees. Osteoarthritis of the hip is a degenerative joint disorder that…
Is a bad hip affecting your daily activities? Hip problems can cause pain and are a common concern for many people, particularly as we get older and maintain an active lifestyle. The specific location of hip pain can help to pinpoint the underlying cause. This can include problems in the tendons, muscles, ligaments, and other…
The hip joint is where the thigh bone meets the pelvis. The joint is shaped like a ball and a socket. The thigh bone fits like a ball inside the cup-shaped hole in the pelvis, similar to how a baseball fits inside a glove. The hip joint glides seamlessly and without issue within the socket….
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