This video explains what happens during a hip replacement surgery. A hip replacement is a common operation to remove worn or damaged parts of your hip joint and replace them with an artificial joint. It is often recommended if other treatments such as physiotherapy or steroid injections haven't...
A hip arthroscopy is a procedure where a small video camera attached to a fiberoptic lens is inserted into the hip joint to allow a surgeon to see without making a large incision. Arthroscopy is now used to evaluate and treat orthopedic problems in many different joints of the body. While ...
In hip resurfacing, the ball on the top of the femur is not removed — it’s shaved so that a metal ball can be placed around it. With this procedure, the thighbone is preserved, so it’s considered less invasive. However,research illustrates the downsidesof this procedure are increased ...
Before considering surgery, exploring non-surgical treatment options is often recommended. These may include lifestyle modifications, physical therapy, medications, or injections to manage pain and improve mobility. The goal is to alleviate symptoms and delay the need for surgery whenever possible. Consi...
Injections for Hip Osteoarthritis The degree of pain relief patients get from therapeutic injections varies. While often effective, the results from the injections are usually temporary, lasting weeks or months. Injections may provide enough pain relief to enable a person to start a physical therapy ...
Diagnostic Hip Injections For some people, the doctor may suggest injecting a numbing medicine (such as lidocaine) into the hip joint. This type of injection is called a diagnostic intraarticular injection and is considered when the joint is suspected as the source of pain. ...
The article reports on the use of percutaneous cement injections for stabilizing arthritic and neoplastic lesions affecting the femoral head. According to a Greek study, the technique offers pain relief and an alternative to surgery in selected patients. The study found that 83 percent of patients ...
An aspiration procedure is typically done with the help of medical imaging to ensure the needle is placed directly into the affected hip bursa. Removing fluid from the inflamed bursa can: Relieve pressure in the hip and make the patient more comfortable ...
Dr. Bharam was thorough and candid when we discussed my hip pain diagnosis. Although I'm not a candidate for a preservation procedure, Dr. Bharam explained my other options clearly and with empathy. Read More-Mark Fellin- Dr.Bharam and his staff are amazing. From my first appointment thr...
The procedure has been a total success. My pain level is zero. Mobility is where it was twenty years ago. I am a 66 year old male. I owe this all to Dr. Sutphen. His... I had a total right hip replacement by Doctor Sutphen in late November. And I have been under his care ...