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 ...

Periacetabular osteotomy is surgery to correct a dislocated hip (hip dysplasia). Usually, this condition has been present since birth. We explain what to expect.

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 ...

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.

Together, the femoral head and acetabulum make up your hip joint. “Fovea capitis” is sometimes confused with the term “fovea capitis femoris.” That’s another name for the femoral head.

In total hip replacement (THR) surgery, the acetabulum (hip socket) is replaced with either a single-piece cup made from 1 material (polyethylene, ceramic or metal) or a 2-piece (modular) cup made ...