Tag: total hip replacement
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 40…
What to do about hip pain
What to do about hip pain? When arthritis of the hip becomes so painful and limiting that their lives become unlivable, many…
Hip pain in the middle-aged patient
Hip pain in the middle-aged patient may or may not lead to hip replacement surgery. Surgical treatment for hip pain in…
Hip pain after total hip replacement surgery
The last two questions we’ll address in this series about total hip replacement relate to regaining motion and to residual hip…
Activity after total hip replacement surgery
Getting “back to normal” will depend greatly on your pre-operative physical condition and what you consider to be normal activity. Consult…
Coming home after total hip replacement surgery
Everyone looks forward to going home from the hospital! With the direct anterior approach to total hip replacement performed by Dr.…
What to expect after total hip replacement surgery
With your preparations for total hip replacement surgery completed, you probably have some questions about what to expect. Here are the…