HIP PAIN EXPERTS OF SAN ANTONIO

Hip Fracture

The hip joint is a “ball and socket” joint. The “ball” is the head of the femur or thighbone, and the “socket” is the cup-shaped acetabulum. The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain-free movement in the joint.

Hip Arthritis

Osteoarthritis, 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).

Hip Pain

Hip pain, one of the common symptoms that patients complain of, may not always be felt precisely over the hip joint. Pain may be felt in and around the hip joint and the cause for pain is multifactorial. The exact position of your hip pain suggests the probable cause or underlying condition causing pain.

Hip Dislocation

The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The “ball” is the head of the femur or thighbone, and the “socket” is the cup-shaped acetabulum. The joint is surrounded by muscles, ligaments, and tendons that support and hold the joint's bones in place. Hip dislocation occurs when the head of the femur moves out of the socket.

Hip Labral Repair

The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage that lines the rim of the hip socket and helps keep the ball of the femur stable. A labral tear occurs when this cartilage is damaged, often causing pain, clicking, or instability in the joint. Hip labral repair is a minimally invasive procedure that restores the labrum to improve stability, reduce pain, and protect the joint long term.

Hip Synovitis

Hip synovitis, also called transient hip synovitis or toxic synovitis, is a condition in which there is inflammation of the synovial tissues surrounding the hip joint causing hip pain. It is the most common reason for sudden hip pain occurring in young children between the age of 2 and 9.

Total Hip Replacement

When the hip’s cartilage wears down due to arthritis or injury, the joint can become painful and stiff. Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure that removes the damaged joint surfaces and replaces them with artificial components to relieve pain and restore movement.