by Root3 Marketing | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog, Dr. Ballard Featured Insights
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where there is too much friction in the hip joint from bony irregularities causing pain and decreased range of hip motion. The femoral head and acetabulum rub against each other creating damage and pain to the hip...
by Root3 Marketing | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog, Dr. Ballard Featured Insights
Greater trochanter bursitis also called hip bursitis is a common problem caused by inflammation of the bursa that overlies the greater trochanter (bony prominence at the outer side of the hip). A bursa is a small sac filled with fluid that acts as a cushion and allows...
by Root3 Marketing | May 15, 2024 | Blog, Dr. Ballard Featured Insights, Dr. Nanson Featured Insights
A total joint replacement is a surgical procedure that removes and replaces a worn, diseased, or damaged joint with an artificial joint, known as prosthesis, which mimics the function of the natural joint. The most commonly replaced joints are the knee, hip, and...
by Root3 Marketing | May 15, 2024 | Blog, Dr. Ballard Featured Insights
Your doctor may recommend hip arthroscopy if you have a painful condition that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment. Nonsurgical treatment includes rest, physical therapy, and medications or injections that can reduce inflammation. Hip arthroscopy may relieve...
by Root3 Marketing | May 15, 2024 | Blog, Dr. Ballard Featured Insights, Dr. Wagner Featured Insights
1. What is the difference between direct anterior & traditional hip replacement? Total hip replacement is a highly successful surgical procedure that can greatly improve the quality of life for patients suffering from severe hip pain. The direct anterior...
by Root3 Marketing | May 15, 2024 | Blog, Dr. Ballard Featured Insights, Dr. Wagner Featured Insights
At ROC we treat a variety of conditions affecting the hip, including labral tears. This condition is a tearing of the labrum – a thick cuff of fibrous tissue that lines the hip socket. The labrum cushions the joint and provides a smooth surface for the head of...
