by Root3 Marketing | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog, Dr. Ballard Featured Insights, Hip 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, Hip 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 | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog, Hip Featured Insights
Iliopsoas syndrome is a “catch-all” name that encompasses several other conditions. It is used interchangeably with the iliopsoas tendinitis, snapping hip syndrome, and iliopsoas bursitis—conditions that also affect the iliopsoas muscles. The iliopsoas muscle passes...
by Root3 Marketing | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog, Hip Featured Insights
Labrum is a ring of strong fibro-cartilaginous tissue lining around the socket of the hip joint. Labrum serves many functions where it acts as shock absorber, lubricates the joint, and distributes the pressure equally. It holds the head of the femur in place and...
by Root3 Marketing | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog, Dr. Wagner Featured Insights, Hip Featured Insights
Dr. Wagner, I thought I’d share my most recent post hip-replacement endeavors. Over the last two years, my activity level has increased exponentially. I’ve lost 20+ pounds, I’m able to wade my favorite fishing waters, climb in and out of my boat painlessly, and hike...
