The hip joint is the largest weight-bearing joint in the human body. It is also referred to as a ball and socket joint and is surrounded by muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The thigh bone or femur and the pelvis join to form the hip joint. Any injury or disease of the hip will adversely affect the joint’s range of motion and ability to bear weight.
A painful, stiff hip can keep you from doing the simple things in life, even walking without pain. Today we can replace your hip thanks to breakthroughs in surgical techniques and procedures.
