Hip Pain

If you have hip pain that worsens when you sit, walk, or bend, it might not be a pulled muscle. Hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a common condition that affects active adults and can lead to long-term joint damage if untreated.  Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, an orthopedic surgeon in New York, New York, […]

Pain on the outside of the hip that worsens with movement or pressure is a common complaint among active adults and older patients alike. One of the main causes is hip bursitis, an inflammation of the fluid-filled sac that cushions your hip joint.  Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, a leading orthopedic surgeon in New York, New York,

Hip pain after the age of 50 can make activities like walking or sleeping feel harder than they should. If you are feeling stiff, sore, or slowed down, Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn can help.  As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in New York City and Stamford, Connecticut, he specializes in diagnosing hip conditions and helping adults regain their mobility. Common

Not all hip pain comes from arthritis. If you are struggling with discomfort in your hip that does not seem to have a clear cause, avascular necrosis might be the reason. This lesser-known condition can quietly damage your hip joint over time, often without obvious symptoms in the early stages. Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in

Hip pain can have many possible causes, but if it lingers or gets worse with movement, a labral tear could be the reason. When the labrum tears, it can lead to a range of frustrating symptoms. Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, an orthopedic surgeon with offices in New York City and Stamford, Connecticut, specializes in diagnosing and

Many adults don’t realize that childhood hip injuries—such as fractures or dislocations—can lead to long-term joint issues like chronic pain, reduced mobility, and arthritis. Understanding these effects is key to finding the right treatment. Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA, a top orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery, performs over 600 joint replacements

Childhood hip necrosis, also known as Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, is a condition where the blood supply to the hip joint is temporarily disrupted. It can cause the bone to die and stop growing properly.  This is a challenging condition, but there are several effective treatment options available to help your child regain mobility and reduce pain.

Hip resurfacing and hip replacement are the two surgeries that reduce hip pain caused by worn bones. To replace the hip, the ball part of the hip joint – the femoral head – is removed and replaced with an implant. A metallic shell and its liner are then implanted into the hip socket – the acetabulum.

As the name implies, an inguinal crease “bikini” anterior total hip replacement involves an incision at the base of the patient’s bikini line. Through this incision, our professionals can still completely replace a person’s hip as needed, but the scars the patient is left with are essentially hidden by the crease of the groin. As

Arthritis can be painful no matter what part of your body is affected. However, hip arthritis is not only painful but affects your mobility and can cause you to fall. Hip arthritis is when the bone around the joint no longer has smooth contours, or it grows combined with worn protective cartilage. Here is what you should know.