What is a hip labral tear?
The tear happens when the labrum is separated from the socket. Most commonly it’s the result of repetitive action that strains the hip joint. Learn more.
What is a hip arthroscopy?
Hip arthroscopies are a common surgical procedure that helps treat a large number of hip injuries and conditions. Learn more.
What is hip impingement?
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), also referred to as hip impingement, is when extra bone grows along one or both of the bones that form the hip joint.
Pelvis fracture: Causes, treatment and recovery
A broken pelvis can be a medical emergency. Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. OrthoIndy Trauma is located at St.Vincent Indianapolis Level I Trauma Center.
What causes slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis occurs when the ball at the head of the thigh bone slips off the neck of the bone. Most commonly, this hip condition occurs in teens.
Patient returns to OrthoIndy for a second hip replacement
Total joint replacement patient returns to OrthoIndy for a second surgery.
How to treat transient osteoporosis of the hip
People with transient osteoporosis feel pain immediately but symptoms usually go away within 6 to 12 months with simple treatment options.
How to treat a fracture after total hip replacement
Although these fractures are rare, breaking your femur bone around the implant after a total hip replacement almost always requires surgery.
What is osteonecrosis of the hip?
Osteonecrosis of the hip occurs when the blood supply to the head of the thighbone is diminished; this can result in collapse of the hip and severe pain.
What is hip arthritis?
What does hip arthritis feel like? What are the symptoms and treatment options for arthritis of the hip?
Patient chooses hip replacement to improve his life
After 50 years of living with debilitating hip pain, Joe chose to have hip replacement surgery and found a better quality of life.
What to expect after hip replacement surgery
Hip replacement recovery can be challenging at first, but after the first two weeks life gets a lot better. Learn what to expect during your recovery.
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