Hip Conditions and Procedures

For the treatment of hip conditions, our patients receive care from some of the best hip specialists in the country.

Our doctors are known for using innovative treatment methods for treating conditions such as: Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hip (Osteoarthritis of the Hip), Femur Fractures, Hip Fracture and  Osteoarthritis of the Hip.

Select any topic below from our detailed, animated guides to conditions treated and procedures performed at Central Coast Orthopedic Medical group.

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• Anatomy of the Hip

  

  The hip is a ball and socket joint that allows the upper leg to move front to back and side to side.

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• Anesthesia (Lumbar Puncture, Spinal Anesthesia)

  

  This numbing medication is injected into the cerebrospinal fluid through a fine needle placed near the nerve roots of the lower spine.

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• Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoral-Acetabular Impingement (FAI)

  

  This minimally-invasive surgical procedure is used to identify and correct problems in the hip joint...

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• Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip

  

  This condition occurs when a bone’s normal blood supply is disrupted.

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• Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hip (Osteoarthritis of the Hip)

  

  This condition is a wearing away of cartilage in the hip joint caused by arthritis, which can develop because of trauma, infection...

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• Femur Fracture Fixation with Intramedullary Rod

  

  This surgical procedure stabilizes severe fractures of the femur by placing a metal rod into the center of the femur.

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• Femur Fractures

  

  The thigh bone, also called the “femur”, is the largest and strongest bone in your body.

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• Femoral-Acetabular Impingement (FAI)

  

  This condition is a deformity of the hip joint that limits the joint’s normal range of motion. It may result from...

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• Hamstring Muscle Injuries

  

  The hamstrings are three powerful muscles that travel along the back of your thigh.

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• Hip Arthroscopy

  

  This outpatient procedure allows the physician to examine the cartilage, bones, ligaments and tendons of the hip for damage or disorders.

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• Hip Bursitis

  

  This condition is an inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, a fluid-filled sac that lies between the femur and the iliotibial band...

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• Hip Dislocation

  

  With this injury, the head of your femur (which is shaped like a ball) slips out of your hip socket.

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• Hip Fracture

  

  With this injury, the head of your femur (which is shaped like a ball) slips out of your hip socket.

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• Hip Fracture Prevention

  

  A broken hip is serious and disabling. With a broken hip, you may not be able to care for yourself.

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• Hip Fracture Treatment with Surgical Screws

  

  This surgical procedure uses metal surgical screws to repair a fracture of the femur.

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• Internal Screw Fixation for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

  

  This surgical procedure is used to stabilize a femoral head that has slipped off the neck of the femur.

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• Labral Tears of the Hip

  

  This condition is a tearing of the labrum – a thick cuff of fibrous tissue that lines the hip socket.

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• Osteoarthritis of the Hip

  

  Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis, is a gradual breakdown of cartilage in the joints.

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• Perthes Disease

  

  This condition is a deformity of the femoral head caused by a temporary loss of blood supply to the hip joint.

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• Revision Hip Surgery

  

  This surgery replaces worn artificial hip parts and damaged bone with new metal, plastic or ceramic components.

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• Revision Hip with Allograft

  

  Revision hip is performed to replace worn artificial hip parts and damaged bone with new metal, plastic or ceramic components.

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• Snapping Hip Syndrome

  

  This common condition is a sensation of snapping or catching in the hip. Many people experience...

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• Surgical Dislocation and Debridement for FAI

  

  This procedure is used to remove excess bone growth and reshape the hip joint to allow for proper joint movement.

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• Total Hip Replacement

  

  This surgery replaces diseased and damaged portions of the hip with implants designed to restore function to the hip joint.

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• Total Hip Replacement (Smith Nephew)

  

  This surgery replaces diseased and damaged portions of the hip with implants designed to restore function to the hip joint.

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• Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach

  

  This surgery replaces diseased and damaged portions of the hip with implants designed to restore function to the hip joint.

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