Fact Sheets

Hip Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat a range of hip injuries and disorders.
Hip Labral Tears
A torn hip labrum can lead to hip instability, pain, and impair the labrum's ability to absorb shocks.
Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)
A hip preservation surgery that is commonly used to treat hip dysplasia, a condition in which the hip joint does not develop properly. It is also used to treat other conditions in which the acetabulum--the “socket“ of the hip joint“ is not oriented or positions correctly. The procedures reorients and repositions the acetabulum.
Total Hip Replacement (Direct Anterior Approach)
A total hip replacement via a direct anterior approach is a minimally invasive surgery to replace a damaged hip while avoiding nearby muscles and tendons. Learn about this procedure.
Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome
A condition in which one or both of the bones of the hip joint are abnormally shaped, causing them to rub against each other.
Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
Avascular necrosis of the hip is a condition in which the blood supply within the hip bone is disrupted, leading to the death of bone tissue.
Hip Fracture
A hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the thigh bone at the hip. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Geriatric Hip Fractures
Hip fractures occur when a trauma or fall causes a hairline break in the upper quarter of the thighbone. Learn about symptoms and treatment, especially in the elderly.
Cartilage Injury and Repair
Damage to articular cartilage at the ends of bones in joints like the knee, elbow, ankle, and hip.
Meniscus Tears, Repair, and Transplantation
A tear resulting from acute injury to or degeneration of meniscus.