Author: Ginny Peterson
Trochanteric bursitis
Trochanteric bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa on the side of the hip. Your body contains hundreds of thin, slippery…
The ligamentum teres
The ligamentum teres has a very important job. It helps hold the head of the femur (thigh bone) in the hip socket.…
Hamstring injuries
Hamstring injuries sideline many an athlete. The hamstrings are the big group of muscles and tendons in the back of the thigh.…
Should you repair or replace a fractured hip?
Repair or replace a fractured hip? Left to itself, a fractured hip, like most broken bones, will mend itself. The…
Aching joints CAN predict weather
Aching joints can really put a dent in your activities, especially in cold weather. We don’t often use “cold” and…
Hip dislocation following hip surgery
Hip dislocation following hip surgery is rare, with fewer than 200,000 cases reported per year. New surgical methods, advanced technology,…
Partial knee replacement vs. total knee replacement
Partial knee replacement or total knee replacement? Which do you need? Not every patient suffering from knee osteoarthritis needs to…
Articular cartilage
Articular cartilage covers the ends of the bones in your knee joint. Articular cartilage has a smooth, slippery surface that…