Hip resurfacing is a conservative surgical approach used to treat degeneration of cartilage and bone in the hip joint. Whereas a total hip replacement involves the replacement of the patient's thighbone and pelvic socket with prosthetic materials,...
Hip replacement and hip resurfacing are two surgical procedures used to treat hip osteoarthritis, where the hip joint becomes diseased and damaged, beginning to wear down. While a traditional knee replacement involves removing and replacing a...
Hip resurfacing is a procedure in which as much original bone as possible is saved from your damaged hip. MayoClinic.com explains that the procedure reshapes the ball and socket of your joint and enhances them with prosthetic metal parts to keep...
Hip resurfacing is a surgical procedure to repair a hip joint that has been injured as a result of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis or another condition, according to Dr. Mark Spangehl at MayoClinic.com. Under the procedure the ball located at the top...
People who suffer from injuries and degenerative diseases of the hip joint such as osteoporosis may eventually require surgery to restore strength and mobility in one or both hips. Some surgeries involve a total hip replacement--implantation of a...
Hip surgery is largely a surgical procedure that patients choose after exhausting all other non-surgical options. The healing time for surgery depends on the type of surgical procedure that the patient has undergone as well as the patient's...
You may be concerned with what is safe and not safe to do after your hip replacement surgery. However, it's usually safe to continue your pre-surgery martial arts routine, though you may have to adjust it slightly to compensate for your new hip....
Hip replacement surgery involves replacing either the ball or the socket component of the hip joint, or both. The ball component is the femoral head and the socket is the acetabulum. The goal of hip replacement is to improve the quality of life...
The hip joint is comprised of two bones. One is the thigh bone or the head of the femur. The other is the socket or the acetabulum. Since the 1960s when hip replacement surgery was introduced, hundreds of thousands of people each year, mostly...
Arthritis can affect any joint in the body. It can be mild and cause minimal discomfort or severe enough to alter a person's way of living. One of the most common joints that arthritis affects is the hip. Treatment options for hip arthritis depend...
Whereas a knee replacement is more of a resurfacing, a total hip replacement does take out the entire joint. In a traditional hip replacement, the cup (acetabulum) is reamed out. A metal cup is inserted into the pelvis at the proper angle. A piece...
Osteoarthritis, the common variety of the various types of arthritis, can affect any joint in the body. It can be mild and cause only minimal discomfort or severe enough to alter a person's way of living. One of the most common joints to be...
Most pain in the hip joint that was not caused by a sudden, violent fall or accident, will resolve with conservative treatments. The hip joint is protected from instability by the very strong leg and gluteal muscles. Generally, hip injuries will...
Hip replacement surgery is a major undertaking. The University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine notes that it is a decision focused on your quality of life: If you are regularly avoiding activities you enjoy due to excessive hip pain,...
Arthritis can affect any joint in the body. It can be mild and cause only minimal discomfort, or severe enough to alter a person's way of living. One of the most common joints to be affected by arthritis is the hip joint. Treatment options for...
Hip dislocation, more commonly referred to as hip dysplasia, typically is a birth defect. The hip socket is formed abnormally, making it difficult for the hipbone to set properly in the socket. While the condition is most commonly seen at birth,...
Total hip replacement, or total hip arthroplasty, is used to relieve pain from worn-out joints caused by osteoarthritis, strenuous activities, overuse and age. Due to the success of the surgery, younger patients are turning more and more to total...
Hip exercises for senior citizens are a common method of rehabilitation following hip replacement or resurfacing, as well as maintaining mobility and range of motion for overall general health and wellness. Many seniors may also benefit from hip...
Whether you've injured your hip or undergone some type of orthopedic procedure, such as partial or full hip replacement or resurfacing, a number of exercises can and should be done to increase strength and range of motion. Such exercises can help...
More than 193,000 total hip replacement surgeries are performed each year in the U.S., according to 2009 information from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. During this surgery, diseased and damaged parts of the hip joint are removed...
Hip joint replacement surgery involves the resurfacing of the ball and socket portions of the hip joint. This is typically accomplished by the insertion of specific implants that are made of artificial materials that function as the original hip...
Hip fractures constitute major factors in the mortality and morbidity rates among the elderly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, published statistics that show approximately 20 percent of all hip fracture patients die...
Early rehabilitation after surgery plays an important role in how quickly you recuperate from your surgery. Depending upon your surgery type, rehabilitation can start while you are in the recovery room. Rehab helps improve your functioning level,...
Hip replacement is most commonly recommended for patients with osteoarthritis, according to the Arthritis Research UK. However, people with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis may also need hip replacement...
Hip pain can be a symptom not easily tied to a cause without careful examination and evaluation of the patient. Several types of hip pain exist: hip joint pain, hip bursitis pain and hip pain caused by low back issues, such as bulging lumbar...
Olympic swimmers get their water-splicing speed from strong muscles, effective stroke technique and exceptional lung capacity. The effects of water, buoyancy and propulsion make swimming a challenging sport that can humble even the most physically...
