by OrthoSurgeon Support | Nov 25, 2025 | Hip replacement, orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic surgeon
Hip Replacement in Younger Patients: What You Need to Know Hip replacement surgery is no longer something reserved only for older adults. Many younger people choose this operation when hip pain begins to limit work, sport, movement, or quality of life. With today’s...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | Oct 24, 2025 | Hip, Hip replacement, Orthopaedic surgeon
Hip replacement surgery has become one of the most successful and life-changing procedures in modern medicine. For people suffering from hip arthritis or long-term joint pain, it can mean a return to comfort, independence, and mobility. A question many patients ask...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Nov 29, 2022 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hip Arthroscopy, Hip replacement, Physical Activity
Many surgeons may tell you not to resume a running program after a total hip replacement. It has however been revealed that you can, but this is dependent on the bone quality and the prosthetic materials used to replace the worn hip joint. So, what happens when you...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Mar 30, 2022 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hip, Hip replacement
Hip Anatomy The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball, at the top of your femur (thighbone) is called the femoral head. The socket, called the acetabulum, is a part of your pelvis. The ball moves in the socket, allowing your leg to rotate and move forward, backward...
