Hip Conditions

Hip Conditions Avascular Necrosis of the Hip (AVN) What is Avascular Necrosis? Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) is a condition in which bone death occurs because of inadequate blood supply to it. This might be after a fracture in the bone or a joint dislocation. The Hip joint is most commonly affected. Factors that can lead to…

Hip Conditions Back Pain Various conditions of the lower back, or Lumbar Spine, can cause pain that may be felt as hip pain. These include osteoarthritis of the small joints in the spine called Facet Joints, stenosis (narrowing) of the spinal canal or neural foramen where the spinal nerves exit the spine and form the…

Hip Conditions Childhood Conditions of the Hip There are several conditions that affect the hip in childhood and can lead to the early development of osteoarthritis. These are- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) DDH is caused when the developing hip in the later stages of pregnancy and early infancy, dislocates. The cartilage of the…

Hip Conditions Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) What is Femoroacetabular Impingement? Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where there is too much friction in the hip joint from bony irregularities causing pain and decreased range of hip motion. Types of Femoroacetabular Impingement FAI impingement generally occurs as two forms: Cam and Pincer. Cam Impingement: The Cam form of…

Hip Conditions Hip Arthritis There are three main types of arthritis, Inflammatory Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Post-Traumatic Arthritis. Any condition that damages the cartilage covering the bony surfaces of the hip joint, namely the femoral head and the acetabulum, will cause derangement of the cartilage. This is Arthritis. If the cartilage is damaged, it cannot provide…

Hip Conditions Hip Bursitis A bursa is a structure that allows soft tissues (ligaments, tendons, fascia) to move smoothly over bone without rubbing, such as over the elbows and the front of the knees. Think of them as a small plastic bag filled with oil, one side is in contact with the bone and the…

Hip Conditions Hip Fracture Hip fracture is a serious injury. It usually affects the older patient but can occur at any age. What Is A Hip Fracture? A hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the femur (thigh) bone. The extent of the break depends on the forces that are involved. The…

Hip Conditions Hip Self-Assessment Questionare Oxford Hip Score. Dr Paul Thornton-Bott uses the Oxford hip score (OHS). The OHS is an internationally accepted questionnaire that is widely used by orthopaedic surgeons around the world, as part of the patient examination and assessment process. Your results are not recorded and there is no requirement to provide…

Hip Conditions Painful or Failed Total Hip Replacement Failure of Total Hip Arthroplasty Most Total Hip Replacements (THA/THR) will last many years. With the latest implant technology, surgical skill and the right surgeon a THA can last 25 years or more. Some THAs however, do fail. How does my Total Hip Replacement fail? Dr. Thornton-Bott is…

Hip Conditions Your Hip Pain Your hip joint is made up of two parts. A ball and a socket. The ball is called the Femoral Head and is the uppermost part of the thigh bone. The socket is called the Acetabulum and is part of the pelvis. The hip joint is a “ball and socket”…