Hip Posts

Joint surgery isn’t just doing a good procedure. It takes a team of people to do a joint surgery, and… Read More

by David W. Miller, Sr., MD

While there are other types of joint replacements, including elbow, shoulder and ankle, I focus on the hip and knee…. Read More

by Chijindu C. Emenari, MD, MBA

Modern Approaches In this situation, “approach” means how the surgeon enters the hip joint. Are they coming in through the… Read More

by Rishi Gogineni, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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