Anatomy of the Hip Joint

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Anatomy of the Hip Joint

The hip joint is one of the largest weight-bearing joints in the body. This ball-and-socket joint allows the leg to move and rotate while keeping the body stable and balanced. Let's take a closer look at the main parts of the hip joint's anatomy.

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Anatomy of the Hip Joint

Scaphoid Fractures

Bursitis of the Hip (Trochanteric Bursitis)

Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction (ALR)

Artificial Disc Replacement (in the Lumbar Spine)

Finger Joint Fusion (DIP Joint)

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Tears

Lumbar Interbody Fusion (IBF

Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection

Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Arthritis

Subtalar Fusion