However, the optimal treatment for femoral neck fractures with posterior comminution has not been determined. And some authors caution against fixation of comminuted femoral neck fractures in the ...

Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing damaged bone and cartilage in your hip and replacing it with artificial parts. During a total hip replacement, your ...

A 56-year-old man presented to the ED with 3 months of atraumatic left thigh pain.He had significant difficulty with ambulation that was not relieved with over-the-counter pain medications. His ...

There are varying approaches to hip replacement surgery. The posterior approach has been the standard for many years, and it requires an entry incision close to the back of the hip.

The surgical approach to total hip replacement -- either from the front of the body or the side/back (anterior vs. posterior) -- has no impact on outcomes six months after surgery, according to ...

Exposure of the acetabulum After removal of the femoral head, a Hohmann retractor is placed over the anterior and superior wall of the acetabulum to retract the proximal femur anteriorly. Exposure ...

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is one of the important stabilizing ligaments of the knee joint, connecting the femur to the tibia, and it keeps the tibia from moving back on the femur.

There are two common approaches to hip replacements: anterior and posterior. Learn which one is right for you with Dr. Jeremy Gililand, professor of orthopedics at the University of Utah.

The surgical approach to total hip replacement (THR)—either from the front of the body or the side/back (anterior versus posterior)—has no impact on outcomes six months after surgery ...