Dr. Hugh S. West
Orthopedic Surgery , Intermountain Healthcare
Bio:
Credentials:
Education
- MD, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 1985
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Answers (12)
What are some causes of hip pain during jogging?
While there are many causes of hip pain, from bursitis to arthritis, a new cause of hip pain
... More >What is FAI (Femoral Acetabular Impingement)?
Femoral Acetabular Impingement (sometimes spelled “femoroacetabular impingement”) is
... More >How is FAI (Femoral Acetabular Impingement) diagnosed?
MRI’s and 3-D CT scans are great imaging tools to aid in diagnosing FAI. The MRI can
... More >Can FAI be treated with anything aside from surgery?
Will FAI clear up on its own if I stop doing activities that trigger it?
Pain from FAI (Femoral Acetabular Impingement) may subside if you avoid activities that cause
... More >What are the best imaging studies to diagnose and confirm FAI?
The typical x-ray to assist in diagnosing FAI (Femoral Acetabular Impingement) is a 2-view of
... More >What kind of physical therapy can I expect after having a hip arthroscopy?
We’re finding that the best results following hip arthroscopy are the ones where the
... More >When can I return to physical activities after having hip arthroscopy?
You will be up on crutches within the first 24 hours after hip arthroscopy surgery. Depending on
... More >Why might a teenager be having hip pain?
While being a teenager is young for any kind of pain, it is unusually young for hip
... More >Why does my hip feel tight and pop, especially when I walk after sitting?
Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) is a condition where the ‘ball’ and
... More >How effective are hip arthroscopy surgeries?
“Hip arthroscopy is arguably the most rapidly growing field in orthopedic surgery.”
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