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| The thigh bone, femur, and the pelvis, acetabulum, join to form the hip joint. The hip joint is a "ball and socket" joint. The "ball" is the head of the femur... |
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Hip conditions should be evaluated by an Orthopaedic surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment. Your surgeon will perform the following:
Medical History
Physical Examination
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- Rest
- Activity limitations
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Physical therapy
- Injection of steroid and analgesic into the hip joint
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Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into a joint. Arthroscopy is a term that comes from two Greek words, arthro-, meaning joint, and -skopein, meaning to examine....
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