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• Total Hip Replacement: Techniques & Technology

  Over the last two decades, the number of total hip replacements being performed each year has steadily increased in the United States according to the American Association of Hip and Knee surgeons. Many of the existing techniques and technology that...

• Warm Up and Stretch to Prevent a Hip Labrum Tear

  Learn about prevention and treatment for hip labrum tears. Athletes train intensely for peak performance. Unfortunately, injuries are a part of athletics. Injuries to the hip and groin are common in contact and pivoting/cutting/twisting sports. Most...

• The Latest in Hip Replacement with Rothman Florida Surgeon Dr. Petrie

  strong and flexible in order to endure the wear and tear on the joint that comes along with life’s day-to-day activities. Hip pain can be one of the most persistent and lingering types of ache in the body, capable of making an action like sitting down...

• Innovative Osteotomies for Hip Deformities

  at birth, such as hip dysplasia, to acquired conditions resulting from injury or arthritis. Common symptoms include hip pain, stiffness, a limp, and reduced range of motion. Accurate diagnosis through physical examination and imaging studies is crucial...

• A Checklist to Determine: Do I Need Total Hip Replacement?

  Hip pain is a common complaint among active, elderly or injured patients who are dealing with damaged cartilage or fractured bones. Dozens of potential treatment options exist, including many non-surgical approaches and for many people, those options...

• The Basics of Hip Arthritis in Northeast Philadelphia

  Do you or someone you love suffer from hip arthritis in Northeast Philadelphia? Current estimates predict that 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. will develop arthritis in their lifetime, with hip arthritis being one of the most common and restrictive types....

• Find the Hip Orthopedic Surgeon You Need at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

  having an orthopedic hip surgery, then it is understandable that you would want to find the best medical care possible. Hip pain can seriously limit your mobility and your ability to enjoy your daily activities, whether it be biking or skiing, or just...

• Expert Treatment For A Hip Labral Tear in Philadelphia

  of factors, including severity of the injury as well as the patient’s current and past health. Not all patients with hip pain & hip labral tears are candidates for hip arthroscopy. Where Can I Seek Treatment For a Hip Labral Tear in Philadelphia? If you...

• Expert Treatment For A Hip Labral Tear in Philadelphia

  of factors, including severity of the injury as well as the patient’s current and past health. Not all patients with hip pain & hip labral tears are candidates for hip arthroscopy. Where Can I Seek Treatment For a Hip Labral Tear in Philadelphia? If you...

• Osteoarthritis of the Hip: How to Overcome the Pain

  The hip is one of the most impressive joints in our bodies. Without our hip we would not be able to move our legs to walk, or do many of our other daily activities. The hip is a ball and socket joint. This type of joint allows for the hip to turn in...

• The Restorative Value of Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery

  Find the right long-term solution for your hip pain. How do you know when you need a hip replacement? Hip pain develops when damage has been caused by a fracture, arthritis, or disease. Orthopaedic specialists advise against surgical hip replacements...

• What to Expect from a Total Hip Replacement: Your 5 Biggest Questions Answered

  socks, and get up and walk every hour while awake. 4. Will I be able to do everything I could do before experiencing hip pain? Studies show that nearly 90 percent of hip replacement patients feel better and resume normal activity within a few months,...

• Four Important Questions About Labral Tear Hip Injuries

  the physician may recommend a surgical approach. Candidates for hip arthroscopic surgery include athletes with significant hip pain with a labral tear, pre-arthritic patients with hip pain and a labral tear, and those with labral tears +/-FAI. Why...

• What to Expect During Your Recovery from Total Hip Replacement

  prostheses on a daily basis, and this procedure has a very high success rate, bringing patients a significant decrease in hip pain and improvements in range of motion of the hip joint. While this is a relatively safe and effective operation, however, it...

• FAQs About Hip Impingement

  The hip is ball and socket joint which provides both movement and stability as individuals go about their daily activities. It is made up the femoral head (the ball shaped top upper segment of the femur) and the acetabulum (the concave socket of the...

• Hip Arthroscopy

  include: labral tears, loose bodies, hip impingement (FAI), snapping hip, articular cartilage injuries, synovitis, and hip pain. Through small incisions and using a fiber-optic camera these painful conditions can be treated safely and effectively on an...

• What You Need to Know Before Your Total Hip Replacement Surgery

  of pain that interferes with their daily activities, resulting from damage to their hip joints. Common causes of this hip pain are: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Osteonecrosis Bone tumors Fractures And other injuries that cause the hip joint to...

• The Advantages of Anterior Hip Replacement

  Have you or someone you love suffered from ongoing hip pain, due to arthritis or other painful conditions? Have you tried to manage the pain and stiffness but still find it to be interfering with your day to day activities and your overall quality of...

• Hip Arthroscopy Program

  include: labral tears, loose bodies, hip impingement (FAI), snapping hip, articular cartilage injuries, synovitis, and hip pain. Through small incisions and using a fiber-optic camera these painful conditions can be treated safely and effectively on an...

• Do I Need Revision Hip Replacement Surgery?

  closely. Patient Eligibility Consider revision hip replacement if: Conservative treatments fail to alleviate pain. Hip pain affects daily activities and quality of life. Your orthopaedic surgeon recommends it based on your medical history and...