Patient Education Articles

  • Hemiarthroplasty is half of a total shoulder replacement. It is performed in cases of arthritis (where there is only wear on the humerus side of…

  • The discs located in the lumbar region of our spines play an important role in our bodies by absorbing shock, carrying the weight of our bodies,…

  • High ankle ligaments are those that are located above (closer to the knee with respect to the ankle) than the more commonly injured ligaments on…

  • The goals of treatment are to have the tibia and fibula located in the correct position with respect to each other and to heal in that position.…

  • Hip arthritis is a condition caused by wearing away the smooth, protective layer between the femur and the pelvis in the hip joint. This can occur…

  • Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat hip conditions, such as labral tears, loose bodies, femoroacetabular…

  • There are a number of small, jelly-like sacs, or bursae, throughout your body that create a protective layer between your muscles, tendons, and…

  • A hip dislocation occurs when the ball at the head of the femur slips out of its place within the socket of the pelvic bone, called the acetabulum…

  • A hip fracture, a serious injury most commonly affecting the elderly, usually refers to a break of the head or neck of the femur, but it can also…

  • Hip impingement, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a deformity of the hip joint that limits the joint's normal range of motion. FAI may…