by Joseph Lucas | Apr 8, 2015
Home » Search » hip pain » Hip Specialists of North Texas The hip, a joint, is located at the top of the leg. The anatomy of the hip is quite complex and requires only skilled orthopedic and hip specialists to treat. Pain in the hip can sometimes be attributed to...
by Joseph Lucas | Nov 26, 2014
Home » Search » hip pain » WHIPLASH When the neck moves rapidly back and forth, whiplash may occur. An estimated 20 percent of people involved in rear-end collisions later experience symptoms that center in the neck region. Car accidents remain the most common cause...
by Joseph Lucas | Nov 26, 2014
Home » Search » hip pain » Lower Back Pain More than 30 million visits were made to physician offices in 2002 because of back problems. Eight out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Low back pain is one of the most frequent problems...
by Joseph Lucas | Nov 24, 2014
Home » Search » hip pain » HEMIARTHROPLASTY What is a hemiarthroplasty? A hemiarthroplasty is a half of a joint replacement. “Hemi-“means half and “-arthroplasty” means joint replacement. A hemiarthroplasty is a rare surgery that is only performed under unique...
by Joseph Lucas | Nov 24, 2014
HIP FRACTURES What is a hip fracture? A hip fracture is a break in the upper quarter of the femur (thigh) bone. The extent of the break depends on the forces that are involved. The type of surgery used to treat a hip fracture is primarily based on the bones and soft...
