Illustration of the anatomy of the hip, including the femoral head (ball) and acetabulum (socket) Dr. David Geier (from Shutterstock) Most often, these injuries occur in a traumatic event like a ...

Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital (Hospital Director Han Sung-woo) is helping patients recover quickly by ...

The acetabulum surrounds the femoral head, allowing it to move as your leg changes positions. A hemiarthroplasty replaces the femoral head. If the socket also needs to be replaced, ...

A study using artificial intelligence to analyze radiographs from thousands of patients after hip replacement surgery redefines the acetabular "safe zone" to help avoid the risk of dislocation ...

Hip impingement - also known as femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) - is caused when the thigh bone (femur) and the hip socket (acetabulum) produce too much friction in the hip joint.

Pirates are once again land-lubbers after a five-day fundraising voyage on the high seas - of the River Thames. Four nursing staff from the Nuffield Orthopedic Hospital sailed the choppy waters on ...

Medical conditions, injuries, and incorrect posture can cause hip pain when sitting. Treatment may depend on the underlying cause but may include stretching regularly, massage, and over-the ...

The pelvic region is the area between the trunk and the lower extremities, or legs. The male pelvis is different from a female’s. The pelvic bones are smaller and narrower. Evolutionary ...