Dr. Hansen describes the perfect candidates for a partial hip replacement. Hip pain can be debilitating. When conservative treatments do not effectively control pain, patients contemplate their surgical options....
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Dr. Scott Pepin explains what meniscus cartilage is, how it functions in the knee joint, and why this tissue is so central to knee health.
Dr. Warner discusses different approaches to hip labral repair and explains the factors that determine his approach to treating these injuries.
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Sports Medicine specialist Brent Warner, M.D., explains what a hip labral tear is, reviewing the causes, risk factors, and injury symptoms.
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Once a kneecap has dislocated, the risk of subsequent dislocations, permanent cartilage damage, and osteoarthritis increases substantially. Dr. Skendzel discusses the surgeries he uses to reduce this escalating injury...
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The meniscus is the tough cartilage that cushions the bones in our knee joint. We explain how these injuries occur, and help you recognize the symptoms of a damaged...
Avascular necrosis is a disease that can develop as the result of trauma, a side effect of certain medications, or from an unknown source. We offer an overview of...
The risk of hip fracture increases as we age; here’s what you can do to stack the odds in your favor. A hip fracture is a serious injury, particularly...
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Feeling a painful twinge in your hip? We have a helpful overview of common causes of hip pain, injuries and diseases, with recommended treatments. Our hip is a ball-and-socket...
A stress fracture can bring athletic training to a halt, and may require surgery. Sports medicine surgeon, Jack Skendzel, M.D., explains what is a stress fracture, who is at...
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