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An acetabular (hip) labral tear involves injury to the elastic soft tissue surrounding the ball-and-socket joint that holds the top of your thighbone in place. Labral tears often occur in athletes that change directions quickly and forcibly and also…

Hip arthritis can occur from wear and tear or may follow an injury of the joint. Arthritis is the loss of cartilage (cushioning material) between the bones, resulting in bone-on-bone contact. Loss of this cartilage results in pain, and the range of…

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that gives doctors a clear view of the inside of a joint. This helps them diagnose and treat joint problems. During hip arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your hip joint…

Hip revision surgery is performed to repair an artificial hip joint that has been worn or damaged over time. This can result from an infection or just normal wear and tear of the prosthetic hip. Revision surgery helps to correct the problem so the…

Stress can create a frustrating cycle of tension and discomfort in your spine and whole body. Understanding the link between stress and back pain—and adopting effective coping strategies—can help you manage pain more effectively and improve your…

Steps to Prepare for Spine Surgery 1. Prioritize Your Health If you smoke, quit as soon as possible before your surgery. Smoking hinders healing and increases the risk of complications. If approved by your surgeon, stay as active as possible for…

Joint preservation is the reconstruction and repair of the natural bones, cartilage, and ligaments of the joint using advanced arthroscopic (minimally invasive) techniques rather than removing the entire joint and replacing it with an implant (joint…

Arthritis is the loss of cartilage (cushioning material) between the bones, resulting in bone-on-bone contact. Loss of this cartilage results in pain, and a limited range of motion sometimes occurs. The type of arthritis that commonly occurs in the…

Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement To achieve optimal results, our specialists use advanced technology for better precision. Dr. John Hoffman, one of our experienced orthopaedic surgeons, uses patient-specific cutting guides to perform a more…

There are two menisci, or “cushions,” in each of your knees that act as stabilizing shock absorbers between your tibia (shinbone) and femur (thighbone). Meniscal tears often occur while playing sports from twisting the knee during a fast pivot,…