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What is a Osteoarthrits? PDF Print E-mail
OAOsteoarthritis (OA, also known as degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease), is a clinical syndrome in which low-grade inflammation results in pain in the joints, caused by abnormal wearing of the cartilage that covers and acts as a cushion inside joints and destruction or decrease of synovial fluid that lubricates those joints.
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What is Sciatica PDF Print E-mail
sciaticaDid you know that the sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body? It runs from your lower back, through your glutes, and down the back of each leg. No wonder it causes so many long lingering problems.  This long nerve controls many of the muscles and sensations in your legs. After hip resurfacing surgery, sometimes, although rarely, this nerve can get irritated.
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Diseases and Syndromes PDF Print E-mail
Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia Paresthetica)

Hip Bursitis

Perthes Disease

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
 
Diseases of the Hip PDF Print E-mail
There are four primary diseases of the hip that may indicate the need for Birmingham Hip Resurfacing:
  1. Osteoarthritis
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  3. Developmental Dysplasia
  4. Avascular Necrosis
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