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- Q What is hip dysplasia?
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Most people think hip dysplasia is a condition only found in babies or dogs. One baby out of 1,000 births is born with hip dysplasia, but only about 12 percent still have unstable hips after 2 months. The condition is common in dogs, especially in large... Full Answer
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- Q Should overweight people lose weight prior to having orthopedic surgery?
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Dr. Robin Miller, Integrative MedicineBeing overweight increases risks for infection among other complications. In this video, Robin Miller, MD, talks about the importance of losing weight prior to orthopedic surgery. Full Answer
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- Q How is hip dysplasia diagnosed?
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Doctors check for hip dysplasia before babies are sent home from the hospital. The condition is easily treatable in newborns. But if the dysplasia is not detected and corrected early on, the hip's health with deteriorate because of the misalignment. The... Full Answer
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- Q What happens before spinal nerve decompression surgery?
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You will be admitted to the hospital on the day of the spinal nerve decompression surgery (a surgery to take pressure off compressed, or "pinched," nerves in your spine). As you get ready to enter the hospital: Do not eat or drink anything after... Full Answer
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- Q How is a lumbar herniated disc treated?
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Your doctor may recommend a short period of rest or reduced activity followed by a gradual increase in activity. Usually a herniated disc heals on its own. So most of the time nonsurgical treatment is tried first, including: Heat or ice, exercise and... Full Answer
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- Q How is Morton's neuroma diagnosed?
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To diagnose Morton's neuroma, your doctor will examine your foot. Although x-rays do not show injuries to soft tissue, one may be ordered to rule out bone problems. An MRI or high-resolution ultrasound may also be ordered to confirm the diagnosis. Full Answer
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- Q How is hip bursitis diagnosed?
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Dr. Scott Martin, Orthopedic SurgeryDuring a medical exam to diagnose bursitis, a doctor assesses the range of motion in your hip joint and presses on the hip bursae to check for tenderness. You may have an x-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help the doctor rule out conditions... Full Answer
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- Q What is developmental dysplasia of the hip?
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a malformation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (femur) is not held firmly in the socket or may be dislocated. In some instances, the ligaments of the hip joint may be loose and... Full Answer
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- Q How is developmental dysplasia of the hip diagnosed?
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is usually diagnosed by a physical exam. A medical history and other tests also may be useful in diagnosing DDH. All babies are examined for DDH at birth. Newborns who have risk factors for DDH, such as having... Full Answer
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- Q What are complications from developmental dysplasia of the hip?
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If not detected in infancy or early childhood, developmental dysplasia of the hip can lead to pain and osteoarthritis by early adulthood. It may produce a difference in leg length, a “duck-like” gait, and decreased agility. Full Answer
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