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Hip Instability
Posted on: 24 October, 2020
In our practice we deal with many rather obvious problems such as fractures and dislocations of the hip. Instability of the hip is a much more subtle condition. Instability occurs when the ball of the hip, the femoral head, is not maintained in a stable way within the hip socket. This can be due to a shallow joint, a condition called hip dysplasia, or due to hyperflexibility of the soft tissues with certain conditions. Instability can also occur from injury to the ligaments of the hip from trauma. The hard thing about instability is that the X-rays and even the MRIs can often look completely normal. Only by stressing and pushing on the femur and reproducing a patient’s feeling can we make the diagnosis of instability.
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Hip (Femoroacetabular) Impingement
Posted on: 31 May, 2020
Like many joints in the body, the hip joint is a “ball and socket” system. The femoral head is the round top of the thigh bone that fits into the acetabular socket. For this system to work, the parts need to work together flawlessly, and there must be sufficient cartilage within the socket to promote smooth movement.
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When Is Hip Replacement Necessary?
Posted on: 25 May, 2020
Although hip replacement is major surgery, it is also one of the most routine surgical procedures performed in the U.S. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 300,000 Americans received artificial hips last year, giving them new freedom to enjoy both the simple activities of life and the great adventures they have planned for their golden years.
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Cold Facts About Frozen Shoulder
Posted on: 18 May, 2020
If you experience sudden limited arm movement, the cause may be a condition known as frozen shoulder. Normal shoulder motion becomes painful, as the tissues which surround the shoulder joint thicken and lose flexibility.
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Treating SLAP Tears
Posted on: 09 April, 2020
Your shoulder is one of the most active joints in your body. It provides flexibility in more directions than any other joint. That is one reason there are so many ways it can be damaged, and so many different terms to describe injury to this essential joint.
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COVID-19 and the Role of Home-made Masks
Posted on: 02 April, 2020
As we all prepare to go through the difficult challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some bright spots around the world. Those are from countries that have been able to slow down the virus and even eliminate new cases. Based on a number of excellent resources, it turns out that masks, made in the home, and worn in the community may be a big part of that answer. I prepared this video for our community and have shared with a number of government and healthcare experts. Please share it with your friends.
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