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THE HIP

The hip, similar in nature to the shoulder, provides a base of support for the body above and mobility of the foot below. This hip must be able to support the body in weight-bearing activities, such as standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, jumping, and running. The hips together provide a complex and dynamic nature to the body structure. For example, in walking, one side must bear the entire weight of the trunk and provide balance, while the opposite hip swings the leg forward to safely take a step. If one side is injured or affected by pain, both sides can experience negative effects. If you or someone you know is suffering from hip pain or injury, give the team at South Texas Bone & Joint a call. Making, Your Care. Our Priority.

Hip pain or injury care at South Texas Bone & Joint

Common Injuries

Treatment & Surgical Interventions

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Common injuries of the hip include, but are not limited to, those listed below. Click on the individual links below for more information provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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Femoral Acetabular
Impingement

Hip
Strains

Hip
Dislocation

Hip
Bursitis

Muscle Strains of
the Thigh

Meralgia Paresthetica Thigh

Acetabular
Fracture

Snapping
Hip

Femoral Fracture
Broken Thighbone

At South Texas Bone + Joint, our orthopedic experts use advanced imaging techniques to diagnose musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. We proudly offer our diagnostic ultrasound service.

Ultrasound is a nonoperative procedure using high frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. These real-time images provide our providers with insight into your pain and aids in determining your diagnosis. Ultrasound can be used to diagnose a variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions. To schedule your diagnostic ultrasound or if you have any questions regarding our diagnostic ultrasound service, call us today.

Common surgical treatments and procedures of the hip include, but are not limited to, those listed below.

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Hip Arthroscopy

Hip Resurfacing

Total Hip Replacement

Commonly used to treat:

Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI)
Dysplasia
Snapping Hip Syndromes
Synovitis
Removal of Loose Bodies
Infection

Commonly used to treat:

Advanced Osteoarthritis (OA)
Those not appropriate candidates for a Total Hip Replacement**

Commonly used to treat:

Osteoarthritis (OA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Avascular Necrosis
Childhood Hip Disease/Disorder
Severe Fractures

Revision Hip Replacement

Commonly used to treat:

Failed Total Hip Replacement
Damaged or Loosened Parts
Infection
Recurrent Dislocations
Periprosthetic Fracture
Allergical Reaction to Metal Implant

Computer-Assisted Surgery Technology

Surgical technique performed that allows the surgeon to simultaneously visualize two- or three-dimensional views of the patient’s anatomy on a monitor, and provides real-time, intra-operative views of surgical instruments and the relative digital positioning of implantable devices.