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...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
