The hip joint is a “ball and socket” joint. The “ball” is the head of the femur, or thigh bone, and the “socket” is the cup shaped acetabulum.
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Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where there is too much friction in the hip joint from bony irregularities causing pain and decreased range of hip motion.
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Hip bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of a bursa in the hip. Bursae are fluid filled sacs present in joints between bone and soft tissue to reduce friction and provide cushioning during movement.
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The Acetabular Labrum is a ring of strong fibrocartilaginous tissue on the rim of the hip socket (acetabulum). The Labrum serves many functions: it acts as a shock
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Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged cartilage and bone is removed from the hip joint and replaced with artificial components.
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Total joint replacement surgery is one of the most advanced successful procedures in patients dealing with severe hip and knee pain.
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