Conditions

Hip Arthritis

Arthritis is a general term covering numerous conditions where the joint surface. The joint surface is covered by a smooth surface called cartilage that allows smooth movement in the joint. This surface can wear out for several reasons; often the definite cause is not known.

Hip Osteonecrosis

Avascular necrosis, also called osteonecrosis is a condition in which bone death occurs because of inadequate blood supply to it. In the hip, this occurs in the femoral head. Lack of blood flow may occur as a results of numerous causes, such as hip trauma, chronic use of high doses of steroid medications, and heavy alcohol consumption.

Hip Dysplasia

In a normal hip, the head of the femur (thigh bone) fits well into the socket (acetabulum) whereas in hip dysplasia, the socket and femoral head are not congruent because of their abnormal development. The socket is characteristically shallow leading to under-coverage of the head. Over time, the head may leave the socket (dislocate).

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. The femoral head and acetabulum rub against each other creating damage and pain to the hip joint. The damage can occur to the articular cartilage (the smooth white surface of the ball or socket) or the labral tissue (the lining of the edge of the socket) during normal movement of the hip.

Knee Arthritis

Arthritis is a general term covering numerous conditions where the joint surface. The joint surface is covered by a smooth surface called cartilage that allows smooth movement in the joint. This surface can wear out for several reasons; often the definite cause is not known.

Failed Hip Replacement

At times, a hip replacement can fail for various reasons and may need to be replaced again. Some of the common reasons for failure of hip replacement are wear and/or loosening of the prosthetic components, infection, recurrent dislocation, bone loss around the prosthetic components, and muscular dysfunction due to limb length inequalities.

Failed Knee Replacement

At times, a knee replacement can fail for various reasons and may need to be replaced again. Some of the common reasons for failure of knee replacement are wear and/or loosening of the prosthetic components, infection, instability, bone loss around the prosthetic components, stiffness, fractures, ligament/tendon injuries, malalignment, and maltracking of the knee cap.