Hip Posts

Your hip joint is involved in almost every activity you do. A diseased or injured hip can limit your ability… Read More

by Elshaday S. Belay, MD

It’s 2024. We’re in a technologically driven world where everything we do has been touched and affected by technology and… Read More

by Wells Stewart, III, MD

When we see patients in clinic, we figure out where their pain is coming from. One cause of hip pain… Read More

by Christopher Ellingson, MD, FAAOS

Hip mobility, while often overlooked, plays a crucial role in our overall health and physical performance. The hips are central… Read More

by Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, MD

Jamie M. Grossman, M.D., and Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, M.D., are co-chairs of the Hip Arthroscopy and Preservation section among sports medicine… Read More

by OrthoVirginia Team

Who needs a total hip replacement? Patients who are candidates for a total hip replacement (also called total hip arthroplasty)… Read More

by Bruce Byrd, MD

Arthroscopy (also known as a scope) is using a small camera to look inside of a joint and to do… Read More

by Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, MD

Fact 1: The Crucial Role of the Hip Labrum The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage encircling the hip… Read More

by Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, MD

Returning to sport after hip arthroscopy can be intimidating. I find it helpful to break the recovery into 4 major… Read More

by Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, MD

Understanding the symptoms of hip labral tear and impingement is vital for early detection and appropriate treatment. These conditions can… Read More

by Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, MD