Cartage Cell Therapy
What are bone marrow cells? Primative bone marrow cells are perhaps Nature’s best-kept secret. These cells, which are found in multicellular organisms, such as humans, not only have the ability to divide (mitosis) but also to form various structures such as cartilage, bone and many more. The process is called ‘differentiation’. What types of bone […]
Hip Impingement
Who does this affect? Hip impingement is a relatively common condition in which there is a structural abnormality in either the femoral head (ball of the hip) or the pelvic cup. Normally, as the hip bends up, the bony cup and flexible cartilaginous rim (Labrum) sit into the concave femoral neck. However, some patients have […]
Hip Arthroscopy
What is it? Hip arthroscopy is an innovative procedure that allows access to the hip joint using minimally invasive surgical techniques. It has been carried out episodically for some years, but in its current form has only been practiced over the last 5 to 10 years. It was pioneered by surgeons in the UK, Australia […]
Hip Replacements
When a patient has severe arthritis and painkillers no longer effectively control the symptoms, Hip Replacements are advised. This has the benefit of relieving the pain and allowing the patient to return to a near normal level of activity. In simple terms, the ball of the hip is removed and the thigh bone is prepared […]
Hip Arthritis
Hip Arthritis Who does this affect? Hip arthritis occurs when there is degeneration in the hip causing damage to the joint surface (figures 1 and 2). There are numerous different causes but the most common is osteoarthritis and this is most often seen in the older patient. However, it can occur earlier due to abnormalities […]
Trancanteric Pain
Trancanteric Pain Symptoms This is a relatively common condition that can cause significant pain on the outer aspect of the hip. It tends to be constant, often tender to touch and its intensity can vary over time. Who does this affect? The majority of patients are female, often in their forties or older. They may […]
Labral Tears
Who does this affect? Labral tears usually occur in patients who have femero-acetabular impingement. These patients have either an abnormal bump on their femoral neck or an overhanging pelvic cup. In both these cases, the soft cartilaginous cup rim (labrum) gets damaged (figure 1) as the hip bends up. Initially the rim is simply peeled […]
Hip and Groin Pain
Who does this affect? hip and groin pain can be a relatively common condition in active people of all ages and can be caused by a variety of problems. This condition can include inflamed areas on the side of the hip, soft tissue problems around or in the hip joint, bony catching (impingement) in the […]
Fracture
As patients who have had a hip replacement age, there is a decrease in the strength of their bones (osteoporosis) and an increase in the risk of fracture or break around the hip replacement. By their nature, these are sudden injuries, although patients may have had discomfort prior to the injury. The replacement may have […]
Dislocation
As hip replacements age, the components will wear and the hip will lose its’ initial soft-tissue tension. This combined with a general increase in tissue laxity can lead to episodes of dislocation. The risks of dislocation are greatest during the early post-operative period when the tissues are still healing and later at 5-7 years. Treatment […]
