Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW ORLEANS — Ultrasound-enhanced physical examination of the hip may be a reliable method for the diagnosis of ...

A technique that uses ultrasound images to determine the depth and shape of the hip socket can accurately predict which infants with hip dysplasia will develop normal hip structure and which remain ...

In this classification, the hip is reduced into the acetabulum at rest (although not necessarily a fully concentric reduction) but shows considerable laxity and can be manually dislocated during the ...

Credit: Getty Images Avascular necrosis is a type of osteonecrosis resulting from a disruption in blood supply to the proximal femur and is a major complication associated with developmental hip ...

Hip dislocations occur when the femur slips out of place in the hip socket. Great force typically causes this injury, but it can result from an innocent activity, such as tying a shoe, if a person has ...

NEW YORK, N.Y. (KFSN) -- Two and a half million Americans are now living with an artificial hip. Most recover well after surgery, but some patients run the risk of having the new joint dislocate.

More than 330,000 total hip replacements are performed in the United States each year. Overall, it is a highly successful procedure. However, as with all surgeries, a risk for complications exists.