Hip Arthritis
OverviewSometimes called “wear-and-tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis is a common condition that many people develop during middle age or older. It can occur in any joint in the body, but most often develops in weight-bearing joints, such as the hip. Osteoarthritis of the hip causes pain and stiffness. It can make it hard to do everyday activities […]
Femoroacetabular Impingement
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), also known as hip impingement, is a condition in which extra bone develops along one or both of the bones that form the hip joint. Because they do not fit together perfectly, the bones rub against each other during movement. Over time this friction can damage the joint, causing pain and limiting activity. […]
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis (osteonecrosis) of the hip is a condition that occurs when the blood supply to the hip bone is disrupted. As bone cells die without a blood supply, this can lead to collapse of the hip joint and arthritis. Osteonecrosis is also called avascular necrosis or aseptic necrosis. It can occur secondary to steroid […]
Pubic Rami Fractures
Overview Fractures of the pelvis are common, and many of these fractures are treated surgically by orthopaedic specialists. However, certain fractures of the pelvis, called pubic rami fractures, are usually not surgically treated, but instead monitored closely for healing. Often, these pubic rami fractures can feel like hip and groin pain. Our surgeons at Victorian […]
DDH – Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) / Congenital Hip Dislocation
Overview The hip is a “ball-and-socket” joint. In a normal hip, the ball at the upper end of the thighbone (femur) fits firmly into the socket, which is part of the large pelvic bone. In babies and children with developmental dysplasia (dislocation) of the hip (DDH), the hip joint has not formed normally. The ball […]