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The shoulder and hip joints are both ball and socket joints. A ball and socket joint is a type of synovial joint that allows movement in almost every direction. A ball and socket joint is made up ...

Hip health is often overlooked until movement becomes a daily challenge. For many individuals, a noticeable limp can signal ...

Extension of the hip joint occurs when the femur moves backwards, which happens in the preparation for a kick in football, or in the back leg as a gymnast performs a split leap. Ball and socket ...

The hip joint contains the ball of the thigh bone and the pelvis socket. It’s held in place with strong, fibrous ligaments and supportive muscles. Hip pain can arise from various injuries to the ...

Metal-on-metal implants replace the hip joint with a metal ball and cup. Hundreds more metal-on-metal claims against a number of other manufacturers are said to be on hold pending the outcome of ...

Prospective dog owners should be aware their puppy could be predisposed to developing a painful and incurable condition.

A cutting-edge study involving the University of Exeter has the potential to transform total hip replacement surgery.The hip ...

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is leading a cutting-edge research study that has the potential to transform total hip replacement surgery. The hip surgical techniques to ...