Femoral osteotomy is a surgical procedure that is performed to correct specific deformities of the femur – the long bone in the upper leg – and the hip joint. Orthopedic surgeons perform the operation ...
The surgeon will take down your medical history and conduct a physical examination. You will be asked to get an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan done to check the detailed structure of the hip joints. The ...
My last dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan showed a T-score in my spine of -3.3 and a T-score in my hip of -2.7. My Z-scores were 0, and my FRAX score showed a 15.4% overall risk of fracture, ...
[1] An abnormal hip examination can also occur with other conditions. Atypical findings should prompt consideration of other conditions such as septic arthritis, traumatic hemarthrosis, and ...