hip pain
Hip Replacement Recovery Time
Hip replacement surgery produces an overwhelmingly substantial reduction in pain for most people who undergo the procedure. Even more promising than the resulting pain relief is that hip replacement recovery time is greatly reduced for many patients as advancements in surgical techniques, technology, materials, and medications occur. Hip Arthroplasty In hip replacement surgery, also called […]
Gluteus Medius Tear
The buttocks have three major muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, and gluteus medius. As its name indicates, the gluteus maximus is the largest of these muscles, but the smaller gluteus medius and gluteus minimus are just as necessary for proper movement of the hip and leg. The importance of the gluteus medius is obvious […]
Hip Dislocation: Symptoms, Treatment, & Recovery
A hip dislocation is when the hip’s ball joint comes out of its socket. This painful medical emergency typically prevents you from walking until it’s repositioned. Most hip dislocations result from a traumatic event and take months to heal, sometimes requiring surgery. Keeping your hips healthy and practicing general safety precautions are important for preventing […]
Tooele Specialties: Hip, Knee, and Shoulder
For those suffering from an acute injury or chronic pain, you know all too well the impact these things have on every moment of your life. When you’re hurt, basic daily functions and routine activities are difficult, if not impossible, without help and proper healing. Choosing the right practitioner to care for your pain or […]
Hip Osteoarthritis
“I don’t bounce back like I used to.” Have you heard yourself say a version of this yet? As we age, previous injuries and wear and tear plague us in new ways. Hips, knees, and backs get achy — sometimes after a favorite athletic activity and sometimes because we’ve been too sedentary. Osteoarthritis (OA) is […]
What Is a Guided Hip Injection?
When you’re in pain, especially chronic pain, the need to feel better can become desperate. A study in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management states, “Pain, when it is ongoing and uncontrolled, has a detrimental, deteriorative effect on virtually every aspect of a patient’s life. It produces anxiety and emotional distress; undermines well-being; interferes […]
Complex Pelvis Fracture: Do You Need An Orthopedic Surgeon?
The pelvis, named after the Latin word for ‘basin,’ is a bowl-shaped structure made of the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx. This sturdy framework connects the spine to the legs, offering crucial skeletal support. Highly stable, the pelvis helps protect internal organs and enables movement. However, a complex pelvis fracture can significantly disrupt this stability, […]
What is a Hip Pointer Injury? Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments
Hip pointer injuries commonly affect contact sport athletes like football, lacrosse, and hockey players. However, these injuries also occur frequently among mountain athletes. Both groups are vulnerable due to the physical nature of their sports and high-impact falls. Recognizing the signs of a hip pointer injury is essential for early treatment and recovery. What is […]
What is Dancer’s Hip? Snapping Hip Syndrome Explained
Dancer’s hip, often called snapping hip syndrome or coxa saltans, is a usually painless condition that affects approximately 5% – 10% of the US population. This condition is characterized by a palpable or audible snapping or clicking in one or both hip joints. There are three main types of coxa saltans, which are categorized as either external, […]
Ask Dr. Mangiapani: Do I Have Hip Impingement?
As an orthopedic hip doctor in Tooele, Dr. Daniel Mangiapani sees his fair share of hip injuries. From hip bursitis and arthritis to hip labral tears, snapping hip syndrome and hip impingement. Dr. Mangiapani diagnoses and treats every kind of hip pain and condition at Heiden Orthopedics’ Tooele location. Dr. Mangiapani served as a team physician for Duke […]