The hip joint is made up of a ball-and-socket. The socket is made of bone and cartilage, and the ball is the top of the thighbone, also known as the femoral head. Hip replacement surgery is an ...

If the hip joint were a pickup truck, it’d be a Ford F-150. It’s built tough. But the 21st century is challenging the very architecture of the joint. And it’s not because we’re using the joint more ...

My son has hip dysplasia and a hard time adjusting to its limitations. He's 9 years old, and we've talked to our doctor about treatment options, including physical therapy and hip replacement surgery.

Your hip is a deep ball-and-socket joint where your thigh bone fits securely into your pelvis. When you have hip instability, your thigh bone may feel like it doesn’t fit into the hip socket securely.

Hip dysplasia affects children by causing joint instability pain and difficulty in movement but early treatment can improve long term outcomes.(Image: Pexels) The human hip is a ball and socket type ...

Running is a high impact activity that places repetitive strain on the hip joint and can result in injury. Hip pain when running can result from wear and tear on the joints, inflammatory conditions ...

The fovea capitis is a small, oval-shaped dimple on the ball-shaped end (head) on top of your femur (thigh bone). Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The femoral head is the ball. It fits into a ...

Hip tightness can affect your whole body. Simple exercises can help you move more easily. By Alyssa Ages When Ian Root was in his early 20s, he began having persistent hip pain. His construction job — ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint where your thigh bone meets your pelvis. The ball-like top of your thigh bone fits into a cup-like area within your pelvis, much like a ...

New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. Your weekly Local Running Newsletter has everything you need to lace up! Subscribe today. The hips are the ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: My husband is 53. He enjoys skiing, hiking, golf and other outdoor activities. He has painful hip arthritis and needs a new hip. We have heard many pros and cons about hip ...

Hip abductor exercises can increase athletic performance, reduce the risk of certain injuries, and promote healthy hip function. The hip abductor muscles are present in the thigh area of each leg and ...