Hip Fast Facts

Many people who have joints replaced ask about noises that come from their new joint. They describe a clicking or popping sound or they may have a definite clunk in a knee or hip when walking. While these unexpected noises

Trendelenburg Gait is an abnormal gait resulting from weak or defective hip abductor muscles. This muscle group includes both the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles. This walking pattern is characterized by the dropping of one side of the pelvis

Small sensory nerve fibers are cut with the incision. These nerve fibers run from the inside to the outside of the joint and cutting them causes some areas to feel numb after surgery. It is a temporary sensation that normally

Unexpected spasms of the leg muscles can occur after hip or knee surgery and are normal. They may last a few seconds or as long as several minutes. The spasms are caused by a sudden, intense involuntary contractions of muscle