Hemiarthroplasty is half of a total shoulder replacement. It is performed in cases of arthritis (where there is only wear on the humerus side of…
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The discs located in the lumbar region of our spines play an important role in our bodies by absorbing shock, carrying the weight of our bodies,…
High ankle ligaments are those that are located above (closer to the knee with respect to the ankle) than the more commonly injured ligaments on…
The goals of treatment are to have the tibia and fibula located in the correct position with respect to each other and to heal in that position.…
Hip arthritis is a condition caused by wearing away the smooth, protective layer between the femur and the pelvis in the hip joint. This can occur…
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat hip conditions, such as labral tears, loose bodies, femoroacetabular…
There are a number of small, jelly-like sacs, or bursae, throughout your body that create a protective layer between your muscles, tendons, and…
A hip dislocation occurs when the ball at the head of the femur slips out of its place within the socket of the pelvic bone, called the acetabulum…
A hip fracture, a serious injury most commonly affecting the elderly, usually refers to a break of the head or neck of the femur, but it can also…
Hip impingement, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a deformity of the hip joint that limits the joint's normal range of motion. FAI may…