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The hip is one of the body’s largest joints. It is a ball-and-socket joint. The socket is formed by the acetabulum, which is part of the large pelvis bone. The ball is the femoral head, which is the upper end of the femur (thighbone).

The bone surfaces of the ball and socket are covered with articular cartilage, a smooth tissue that cushions the ends of the bones and enables them to move easily.

A thin tissue called synovial membrane surrounds the hip joint. In a healthy hip, this membrane makes a small amount of fluid that lubricates the cartilage and eliminates almost all friction during hip movement.

Bands of tissue called ligaments (the hip capsule) connect the ball to the socket and provide stability to the joint.

Note:Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding with any surgical procedures, you are entitled to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner of your choice.

Conditions

Hip Conditions

Arthritis literally means “inflammation of a joint.” In some forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, the inflammation arises because the smooth covering (articular cartilage) on the ends of the bones become damaged or worn. Osteoarthritis is usually found in one, usually weight-bearing, joint.

In other forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, the joint lining becomes inflamed as part of a disease process that affects the entire body. Some other types of arthritis are: seronegative spondyloarthropathies, crytalline deposition diseases, and septic arthritis.

Arthritis is a major cause of lost work time and serious disability for many people. Although arthritis is mainly a disease of adults, children may also have it.

Treatments

If you have experienced discomfort and pain in the hip region and have explored other options with no success, then a hip replacement may be the best option. Talk to the experts at OzOrthopaedics about your condition and discuss a wide range of treatment options. Many people suffer through intense pain unnecessarily, but there are always options for treatment and pain relief.

Our hip treatments are proven to successfully reduce pain in patients and increase mobility and joint movement throughout the hip region. Other benefits include increased strength, better sleep and an overall improvement in the quality of life. The hips are a central pillar of smooth and pain-free body movement. Keeping them functioning at an optimum level is the best way to lead a healthy lifestyle.

We offer a range of services. Whether you’re in need of hip arthroscopy, resurfacing and revision or bikini, standard or total hip replacement – OzOrthopaedics are your trusted, experienced specialists.

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