Hip Pain

Hip and knee pain can disrupt your daily life, making even the simplest activities difficult. Effective treatment begins with understanding what’s causing your pain, and diagnostic imaging is an essential step in this journey. With years of expertise and recognition as the top joint replacement surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in 2022, Dr. Alexander McLawhorn specializes in using the latest techniques to help patients achieve lasting […]

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

Hip osteonecrosis, also known as avascular necrosis, is a severe condition that can result in pain, stiffness, and the collapse of the hip joint. Reduced blood flow to the bone leads to the death of bone cells, causing considerable discomfort. If conservative treatments no longer provide relief, surgical intervention may be necessary. Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn,

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.

Childhood hip issues are becoming increasingly prevalent. It is also alarming in adolescents. These conditions can range from developmental abnormalities to injuries and can significantly impact a child’s mobility, comfort, and overall quality of life.  Understanding the factors contributing to the rise of hip conditions in young individuals can help in early detection, intervention, and effective

Persistent hip pain is a major issue for patients who are looking to get the most out of their lives. When hip pain does not subside, it can make every aspect of your daily routine far more problematic than expected. That is why it is important to address the root causes of hip pain before the condition

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.

Hip labral tears can be a painful and frustrating injury, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance or someone simply looking to enjoy a pain-free daily life, the journey to healing and recovering from a labral tear can be challenging but ultimately rewarding. A hip labral tear