A femoral osteotomy, which is the surgical cutting and repositioning of the femoral or hip bone, is a viable and effective surgical option for those afflicted with chronic hip disease, which includes osteoarthritic disorders, hip dysplasia, and other diseases of the hip that alter the hip’s bio-mechanics. Still routinely used as a surgical treatment throughout ...
If you have been a fan of pro wrestling in America at any point since 1990 then you know The Undertaker is. To paint a picture of how his career has transcended through different generations, remember this: Mark Calloway (Undertaker’s real name) wrestled his first match as Texas Red against the late Bruiser Brody in ...
I’m writing this article to encourage people who are going through the difficult process of recuperation after hip replacement surgery. Not everyone will have the same experience I had, but I have a few simple tips that will apply to most people. Background. I had my replacement surgery on my right hip on February 16, ...
Doctors are offering a new alternative to hip replacement especially for the new, active baby boomers. Now there is no longer the need to wait until your 60’s for a hip repair. The alternative? Hip resurfacing. Aimed at younger, athletic baby boomers, usually under 55, a damaged hip’s ball and socket can be relined with ...
With total hip replacement surgery becoming less invasive, many people are making the decision to have their pain alleviated by having this operation. I doubt that there are few people out there that are as much of an expert as I am on this subject, having just undergone my second total hip this past December. ...
Recently, we noticed that our Golden Retriever, Sandi, was limping after playing at the dog park. Sometimes, the limping would even last two or three days. We took her to the vet, and he did an X-ray. The diagnosis is that she has canine hip dysplasia. Before we even took her to vet, I had ...