Fractures of the femoral neck are not simply due to insufficient bone density. Also significant is their nanostructure—the ...

When people fracture their hip in a fall, it is very often in the femoral neck – the narrow section of bone directly below the hip joint. This often happens with advanced age, w ...

Hip impingement is when the ball of your thigh bone (femur) and hip socket don’t fit together like they should. Hip impingement is also known as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Cam impingement is ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Sciatica can cause pain, tingling, or weakness in the leg due to compressed spinal nerve roots.Arthritis, including osteoarthritis and ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Running is a high impact activity that places repetitive strain on the hip joint and can result in injury. Hip pain when running can result from wear and tear on the joints, inflammatory conditions ...

Uncemented hip replacement surgery uses implants with roughened surfaces designed to allow the patient's bone to grow directly onto the implant, creating a strong, natural biological bond. Unlike ...

Snapping hip syndrome refers to a popping sound or snapping sensation that some people experience when they move their hip joint. Also known as dancer’s hip, it often affects highly active people. It ...