The NSLIJ Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive treament for all aspects of the hip. We continue to improve upon surgical techniques and implant technology to offer patients the greatest opportunity to return to normal function and the highest probability for long-term success of the prosthetic hip.

In addition, the Institute's surgeons continue to develop new procedures, including minimally invasive hip arthroscopy, for patients who have hip conditions that do not require a total hip replacement. In all cases, we employ a comprehensive approach to hip problems – from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and recovery.

The hip is defined as the region on each side of the pelvis.

The hip bone is made up of three sections:

• ilium - the broad, flaring portion of the hip bone (the crest of the pelvis)
• ischium - the lower, posterior portion of the hip bone
• pubis - one of the bones that helps form the hip

The hip joint is a ball and socket joint that allows motion and provides stability needed to bear body weight on your legs.

The socket area, which is inside the pelvis, is called the acetabulum. The ball part of this joint is the top of the leg bone. It joins with the acetabulum to form the hip joint.

The hip is one of the most stable joints in the body. But its function (bearing the body's weight) makes it susceptible to arthritis due to excessive pressure. Pain in the hip may involve injury to muscles, tendons, or bursae (small fluid-filled sacs that cushion and lubricate joints).

For a referral to one of our orthopaedic professionals, please call (866) 914-9393.