Deep external rotator impingement after hip replacement
Deep external rotator impingement after hip replacement is one of the less recognised complications of total hip arthroplasty (total hip replacement surgery). While this is generally a positive and life-changing surgical procedure, relieving pain and restoring function, complications can occur. This is true of any surgery of course. Impingement of the iliopsoas tendon against the…
Read MoreWhat happens to the deep external rotators after hip replacement
Total hip arthroplasty (total hip replacement) is one of the most successful operations performed on the human body. However, persistent pain or disability following surgery is often related to impact on the soft tissues surrounding the joint – either direct surgical damage or secondary impacts related to prosthetic selection or placement. The deep external rotators…
Read MoreThe case against iliopsoas release
Last month we looked why the iliopsoas muscle has been so demonised and the reported indications and techniques for iliopsoas release. But what evidence is there for or against iliopsoas release? In what scenarios might it be regrettable but unavoidable? In what scenarios should it be contraindicated? In this month’s blog, I’ll be presenting the…
Read MoreIliopsoas Release: Beliefs, Indications, Techniques
The iliopsoas, our primary hip flexor muscle, is commonly demonised in both clinical practice and online environments. Tightness of the psoas or iliopsoas musculotendinous complex is assumed to be the root cause not only of anterior hip pain, but various physical ailments well beyond the hip and lumbar spine. The iliopsoas and its unfortunate owner…
Read More12 of 12 Top Hip Papers of 2023 | Effects of hip pain diagnostic labels and explanations
Here we are, on the final paper from my 12 Top Hip Papers series of miniblogs from 2023 series. I hope you enjoyed catching up on the 12 top hip papers that have contributed this year to our understanding of hip conditions and/or the assessment or management of hip pain or injury. If you haven’t…
Read More11 of 12 Top Hip Papers of 2023 | Capsular closure during hip arthroscopy
Day 11 of my 12 Top Hip Papers series of miniblogs for 2023! If you missed Day 10, you’ll find a link at the bottom of this page to take you back. For day 11 we’ll be looking at a paper that reviewed outcomes of clinical studies that performed capsular closure during hip arthroscopy versus those…
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