Total Hip Replacement

Femoral Osteotomy: A Viable Alternative to Total Hip Replacement Surgery

A femoral osteotomy, which is the surgical cutting and repositioning of the femoral or hip bone, is a viable and…

2 weeks ago

A Guide to Hip Dysplasia in Cats

While it's considered rare in cats, hip dysplasia can make life miserable for your cat if it develops. Kittens as…

1 month ago

Hip Dysplasia in Cats: Surgical Options

When our adopted Maine Coon started having difficulty getting up, we were concerned that she might be suffering from the…

2 months ago

My Experience Living with Hip Dysplasia

At age 60 my problems and pain from my hip dysplasia are finally over, but it has been a long…

8 months ago

How to Recover from Total Hip Replacement

I'm a nurse practitioner working for the orthopedic department at a teaching hospital. I see patients after they've had surgery,…

3 years ago

Septic Hip: Diagnosis and Treatment

Septic hip, also known as septic arthritis, or infectious arthritis is an infection of the hip joint, and it is…

3 years ago

Bone Spurs (Osteophytes) of the Hip Joint

Bone Spurs (Osteophytes) A bone spur or ostophyte is a bony projection that forms along joints. They are seen in…

3 years ago

What to Expect After a Hip Replacement Surgery

With total hip replacement surgery becoming less invasive, many people are making the decision to have their pain alleviated by…

3 years ago

Canine Hip Dysplasia

Canine Hip Dysplasia is a degenerative joint disease that affects mostly large and giant breeds of dogs. This disease is…

3 years ago

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