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Recognising the Signs: When to Seek Help for Knee and Hip Pain

by OrthoSurgeon Support | Oct 25, 2024 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Hip, Knee, Knee and Hip Pain, Orthopaedic health

Experiencing knee or hip pain can be common, especially for those leading active lifestyles or who spend long hours on their feet. While some discomfort can resolve with rest and time, certain warning signs indicate it might be time to consult a doctor. Here are 10...

Understanding Hip Impingement: Symptoms and Management

by OrthoSurgeon Support | Jun 22, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Hip, Hip Impingement

When the hip is healthy, the femoral head fits neatly into the acetabulum Hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a condition where the hip joint doesn’t fit together properly, causing pain, stiffness, and limited movement. This...

Hip Replacements Explained

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...

Hip Arthroscopy Explained

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Dec 29, 2021 | Hip, Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hip Arthroscopy

To begin, let us understand what the process of arthroscopy entails – read the article on Hip Arthroscopy Explained Arthroscopy is the examination of the interior of a joint by using an arthroscope or “scope” – a flexible, fibre-optic tube with a small...

Diet and Bone Health

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Mar 22, 2021 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

Did you know that hip fractures, for example, are higher in milk consuming countries? That may come as a surprise given that dairy products are an excellent source of calcium. So how is it that Asians, with a lower calcium intake, are less prone to osteoporosis?...

5 Fun Facts About Orthopaedics

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Nov 27, 2020 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

  Orthopaedics originated with children. Early orthopedic medicine focused on treating children with spine, limb and other bone-related birth abnormalities. Today, orthopedic physicians continue to treat children along with treating patients of all ages with a...
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