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Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the hip joint with a prosthetic implant, usually to relieve arthritis pain or fractures. Learn about the different types of hip replacement, the medical indications, the common risks and complications, and the costs and outcomes of the surgery.
Stryker Corporation is a US-based multinational corporation that produces medical devices and equipment for various specialties. It was founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker, an orthopedist, and has grown to have over 50,000 employees and $20 billion in revenue.
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition of abnormal contact between the ball and socket of the hip joint, causing pain and discomfort. It can be caused by genetic or acquired factors, and has three types: cam, pincer, and mixed.
1. Hip Opener. How to: Start standing with feet shoulder-width apart and elbows bent at 90-degree angles. Lift right leg and bend the knee, circling it in, up, and around.
The iliofemoral ligament is a triangular capsular ligament of the hip joint that attaches to the pelvis and the femur. It is the strongest ligament in the human body, with a force strength exceeding 350 kg, and it resists hyperextension and rotation of the hip joint.
Hip hinge as far as you comfortably can while keeping the dowel in contact with all three points (the back of your head, mid back, and pelvis). Return to the starting position.
A squat is a strength exercise that lowers and stands up from a hip and knee flexed position. It is used to train the lower body and core muscles and is a powerlifting event. Learn about different types of squats, common errors, and equipment used.
The ischiofemoral ligament is a triangular band of fibers on the posterior side of the hip joint. It limits the internal rotation and adduction of the hip in flexion, and is less well-defined than the other capsular ligaments of the hip.