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Your hip is a complex network of bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint, where your thigh bone (femur) meets your pelvis. This joint allows a wide range of motion for your legs and stabilizes the connection between your lower and upper body.
Your hip is vulnerable to serious injury and general wear and tear as you age. Orthopedic specialists at Willis Knighton Health who specialize in hip treatment help you overcome hip fracture, dislocation, many kinds of arthritis in your hip, and more.
Frequent issues affecting the hip include:
In most cases your treatment will begin with conservative, nonsurgical options. This way, you’re able to get better through alternatives to surgery, like a total hip replacement. Some of the options include:
Some of the minimally invasive options for treatment of hip pain include:
Surgical treatment for these hip issues vary and can include:
Your hip health and comfort matter to us. Keep your hip bones and joints in good shape with patient-focused orthopedic care at Willis Knighton Health.
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