Author: Ginny Peterson
Nerves, blood vessels, and bursae
Nerves, blood vessels, and bursae all play an important role in hip joint health.
All of the nerves that travel down…
Ligaments, tendons, and muscles
Ligaments, tendons, and muscles play an important role in the function of the hip. Ligaments are soft tissue structures that…
Dr. Zehr wins trio of awards
NAPLES, Fla. (March 19, 2018) – Naples orthopaedic surgeon Robert J. Zehr, M.D., of The Zehr Center for Orthopaedics, has once again…
The hip joint
The hip joint is a true ball-and-socket joint. This arrangement gives the hip a large amount of motion needed for…
Avascular necrosis of the hip
Avascular necrosis of the hip occurs when the blood supply to the hip joint is damaged. Bones are living tissue,…
Treatment of patellofemoral problems
Treatment of patellofemoral problems begins with decreasing the inflammation in the knee. This may be accomplished with rest and anti-inflammatory…
Patellofemoral problems
Patellofemoral problems, such as alignment or overuse problems, can lead to wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella…
Different leg lengths
Having different leg lengths is not a cause for alarm, in fact it is a fairly common occurrence. Researchers estimate…