Chrondroitin sulphate and glucosamine are naturally occurring substances in the body that prevent degradation of cartilage and promote formation of new cartilage.
Read MoreThese injections of steroids are given directly into the affected joint for severe pain when use of NSAIDs does not bring much relief.
Read MoreAnti-rhuematic drugs include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologic agents. NSAIDs are anti-inflammatory agents that are devoid of steroidal components but effective in relieving the pain & inflammation.
Read MoreThe goal of hip replacement surgery is to help regain natural hip function. Hip replacement surgery involves replacement of the damaged hip joint with an implant.
Read MoreHip replacements can be preformed through a direct anterior approach, an anterior lateral approach, a lateral approach, a posterior approach, and a superior approach. Some surgeons will use 2 incisions, both the anterior and superior approach. Each approach has advantages and disadvantages.
Read MoreOsteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most often in older people. This disease affects the tissue covering the ends of bones in a joint (cartilage). In a person with osteoarthritis, the cartilage becomes damaged and worn out causing pain, swelling, stiffness and restricted movement in the affected joint.
Read MoreFemoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where there is too much friction in the hip joint from bony irregularities causing pain and decreased range of hip motion. The femoral head and acetabulum rub against each other creating damage and pain to the hip joint.
Read MoreHip dysplasia is a condition which is seen in infants and young children as a result of developmental problems in the hip joint. The femur (thigh bone) partially or completely slips out of the hip socket causing dislocation at the hip joint.
Read MoreLabral tear may be caused by trauma, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), hip hypermobility, dysplasia, and degeneration.
Read MoreRevision Hip Replacement means that part or all of your previous hip replacement needs to be revised. This operation varies from very minor adjustments to massive operations replacing significant amounts of bone.
Read MoreThe surgery (Hip Resurfacing) will be performed using general, spinal or epidural anaesthesia. A combination of techniques is often used.
Read MoreA Total Hip Replacement is one of the most successful operations that orthopedic surgeons perform.
Read MoreDirect Anterior Hip Replacement is a minimally invasive, muscle sparing surgery using an alternative approach to traditional hip replacement surgery.
Read MoreSupercapsular Percutaneously-Assisted Total Hip surgery or SuperPATH ® surgery is a novel method of hip replacement where your surgeon can perform total hip replacement through 2-3 inch incision into the tip of the hip and without dislocating the hip or damaging the surrounding soft-tissue (muscles and tendons).
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