Snapping Hip: All You Need To Know

What Is Snapping Hip? Snapping hip is a condition of a catching or snapping sensation that occurs with the motion of the hip. The patient with a snapping hip may feel or even hear a snapping or popping sound. This may or may not cause pain. Sometimes patients with a snapping hip will describe the […]

All About Hip Arthroscopy 

What Is Arthroscopy? Arthroscopy refers to a minimally invasive surgical procedure that orthopedic surgeons use to diagnose and treat joint injuries. It involves making small incisions and using miniature instruments and an arthroscope, a tiny camera with a light that goes inside the joint.  Arthroscopic Surgery  You have probably heard of arthroscopic surgery for various […]

Osgood-Schlatter Disease: Overuse of the Knee

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common condition that results from overuse. It causes swelling of the kneecap tendon as it inserts into the cartilage of the shin (the tibia). Medically speaking, it is an inflammatory disease of the growth plate at the top of the shin. Growth plates are the area of […]