Hip
Whether you’re sitting, standing, walking, or bending, your hips are a fundamental component of your daily life. Connecting the thighbone to the trunk, the hip consists of a cup-and-ball-like joint that allows for a great deal of motion in a variety of directions. People of varying ages and lifestyles are susceptible to dozens of different hip conditions and diseases, including osteoarthritis and bursitis. To read more about hip conditions, click here.
At OrthoNorCal Orthopedic Specialists, our hip surgeons have sophisticated training and experience in performing highly specialized hip procedures. Common procedures our hip surgeons perform include total hip replacement, hip revision, total hip arthroplasty, anterior hip replacement, hip impingement surgery, hip labral repair, and hip fracture treatment. Please note that our hip surgeons are proficient in using the latest surgical methods, including minimally invasive techniques.
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Hip Educational Articles
Potential Complications Following Hip Replacement Surgery
As with all major surgical procedures, complications can occur. Some of the most common complications following hip replacement are: Thrombophlebetis Infection Dislocation Loosening Myositis Ossificans This is not intended to be a complete list of the...
Physical Therapy Evaluation Following Hip Replacement Surgery
Activity Immediately Following Surgery There are different ways to surgically reconstruct hips, so the instructions you will follow after surgery will depend on your doctor and the way the surgery was done. Precautions: Follow your doctor’s instructions...
Checking on My Hip Replacement
Being aware of the signs of hip implant complications will help you to know when to seek medical help. Your hip implant may have complications because the: Hip joint is moved the wrong way Joint surface wears away Bone wears away Implant becomes loose...





