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Hip · Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Hip Labral Tear

A tear in the cartilage rim of the hip socket, usually from impingement between a misshapen ball and socket, causing a sharp pinch deep in the groin with pivoting or sitting.

Hip · Joint Replacement

Avascular Necrosis of the Hip

Loss of blood supply to the ball of the hip, which causes the bone to die and collapse. Early treatment can save the joint; late disease needs replacement.

Hip · Joint Replacement

Hip Fractures

A break of the upper thigh bone at the hip, almost always from a fall in an older adult, treated with urgent surgery to get the patient standing again.

Hip · Joint Replacement

Failed or Infected Joint Replacement

A hip or knee replacement that has loosened, worn, become unstable or developed an infection, causing pain and loss of function years after a good result.