Hips
Hip exercises
Hip exercises are commonly prescribed for older adults after hip injury or surgery. Even without hip problems, it’s also a good…
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 the…
Ligaments, tendons, and muscles
Ligaments, tendons, and muscles play an important role in the function of the hip. Ligaments are soft tissue structures that…
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 daily…
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, and…
Different leg lengths
Having different leg lengths is not a cause for alarm, in fact it is a fairly common occurrence. Researchers estimate that…
Anterior approach hip replacement
Anterior approach hip replacement provides four distinct benefits to the hip replacement patient.
The anterior approach is one in which the…
Stress fracture of the hip
A stress fracture of the hip is a hairline crack in bone which can grow larger, if left unattended. When they occur…