Hip Arthritis
Hip arthritis is a degenerative joint condition characterized by inflammation and deterioration of the hip joint cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It commonly affects older adults but can also result from injury, genetic factors, or underlying medical conditions.
Subscribe to the BlogShould You Get Surgery to “Fix” Hip FAI? A Test of Construct Validity
If you read this blog, you know that I often write about what I experience on a day-to-day basis as a clinician. This weekend a hip surgeon on Linkedin and I went back and forth on the topic of why so many people without pain have FAI on their imaging and whether that means that…read more
Periacetabular Osteotomy: Should You Get Hip PAO Surgery?
You find out after a visit to the local orthopedic surgeon’s office that you or your young adult has hip dysplasia. One of the treatments offered is a surgery called PAO. You frantically search the Internet to figure out what that is and whether it’s a good choice. So today let’s explore hip PAO surgery.…read more
If You Have Any Arthritis Hip FAI Surgery Is a Bad Idea
The number of hip FAI surgeries has exploded in recent years. However, there has been a consistent finding in the research that shows that anyone with any type of hip arthritis is not a candidate for this surgery. A big super study on the topic was just published. Let’s dig in on what it told…read more
Can PRP Help Early Hip Arthritis Patients Avoid Surgery?
There’s a new concept that gets introduced with regenerative medicine. That’s the idea that we can reduce degeneration in early arthritis or intervene early in tendon and ligament injuries. We’ve done that for our patients for many years, but we’re now beginning to see the research catch up. This morning I’ll review a new study…read more Will a Hip Replacement Lower My Risk of Falls?
It’s hard to imagine when you’re young and healthy, but the single biggest cause of death among otherwise healthy elderly people is falling. Hence, fall prevention is a big deal. Researchers recently set out to discover whether getting your hip replaced would help reduce falls. What they found makes sense. My Neighbors I live in…read more Hip Arthritis X-Ray Not Associated with Pain?
I love studies that question our belief systems in orthopedics, and this new one is a doozy. Several years ago, orthopedic guidelines shifted from requiring a knee or hip MRI to recommend a knee or hip replacement to just requiring X-rays. Now, a new study questions whether that’s a smart idea. Basically, it didn’t find an…read more Can’t Put on Socks? Why This Could Be a Bad Sign
On this page: Hip range of motion and why it’s critical Why is it a big deal if you can’t put on socks? What if you don’t have much hip pain? What do I do if I notice this problem? I see patients every day who have lost hip range of motion and can’t put on…read more Hip Arthritis Getting Worse? New Research Says It Could Be the Bone
Is your hip arthritis getting worse? In addition to cartilage breakdown, your bone could also be deteriorating. A bright spot (or dark spot depending on the imaging sequence used) on the bone on MRI is called a bone marrow lesion (BML, also called a BME which means bone marrow edema). It’s an area in the…read more 
