An exciting new alternative to total hip replacement is now available in the United States. Used successfully for years around the globe, the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System have…
Hip impingement is a grouping of disorders in which there is limited space within the hip for the soft tissues that line the bones. This can be due…
If your doctor suggests hip surgery as a treatment for your injury or arthritis of the hip, you may feel a little scared and unsure about what’s likely…
Hip resurfacing is intended for young, active adults who are under 60 years of age and in need of a hip replacement. Adults over 60 who are living…
The hip joint functions as one of the most important joints in the human body. Designed for both mobility and stability, the hip allows the entire lower extremity…
There are four primary diseases of the hip that may indicate the need for BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis of the hip is a disease which wears away…
Arthritis of the hip is a disease which wears away the cartilage between the femoral head and the acetabulum, the two bones will scrape against each other, raw…
Before deciding on hip resurfacing, your physician may try several non-surgical, conservative measures to relieve the pain and inflammation in your hip. Lifestyle Modification The first alternative to…
If you are considering hip surgery the following total hip replacement information might help you understand the procedure and implants better. Your hips work hard during your daily…
Until just recently, your orthopedist would likely be recommending total hip replacement surgery at this point of your disease state. While it is clearly a more bone-sacrificing procedure…