Hip
Normal Anatomy of the Hip joint
How does the Hip joint work?
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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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Femoroacetabular 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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Hip Resurfacing (THR)
Hip Resurfacing or bone conserving procedure replaces the acetabulum (hip socket) and resurfaces the femoral head. This means the femoral head has some or very little bone removed and replaced with the metal component. This spares the femoral canal. Find out more about Hip Resurfacing from the following options.
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Revision Hip Replacement
Revision Hip Replacement may be necessary because part or all of your previous hip replacement needs to be revised. This operation varies from very minor adjustments to massive operations replacing significant amounts of bone, hence it is difficult to describe in full.
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