Arthritis is a condition in which the articular cartilage that covers the joint surface is damaged or worn out causing pain and inflammation.
Patients with arthritis may have a thinner articular cartilage lining, a narrowed joint space, presence of bone spurs or excessive bone growth
Your doctor will evaluate arthritis based on the characteristic symptoms and diagnostic tests. Your orthopedic surgeon will perform
Anterior hip replacement surgery involves the following steps:
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia
Craig M. Capeci, M.D is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is a Board Certified specialist in the orthopaedic care of sports related...