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 ...

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

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 ...

Groin pain in females is commonly caused by muscle strain. However, other possible causes include ovarian cysts, appendicitis, kidney stones, hernia, and more. Groin pain can also be related to ...

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.

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, ...