Hips

Normal Anatomy :: Hip Arthroscopy
Femoroacetabular Impingement

Normal Anatomy of the Hip joint

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Hip Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy is a relatively new surgical technique that can be effectively employed to treat a variety of Hip conditions.

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Femoro Acetabular Impingement FAI

Femoroacetabular Impingement FAI is a condition resulting from abnormal pressure and friction between the ball and socket of the Hip joint resulting in pain and progressive Hip dysfunction. This when left untreated leads to the development of secondary osteoarthritis of the hip.

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Bone Fractures

Hip Fractures
Pelvis Fractures

Other Injuries

Hip Dislocation
Hip Strains
Muscle Strains in the Thigh

Diseases and Syndromes

Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia paresthetica)
Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
Hip Bursitis
Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Osteonecrosis of the Hip
Perthes Disease
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Snapping Hip
Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip

Bone Fractures

Hip Arthroscopy