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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, […]
What is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Doctor?
Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply enjoy an active lifestyle, orthopedic injuries are inevitable. At some point, you will likely experience an injury. According to a study published in the Journal of Athletic Training, male athletes tend to suffer more acute injuries, such as sprains or fractures. On the other hand, female […]
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 […]
Total Hip Replacement Surgery: What to Expect
If your orthopedic hip specialist has determined that a total hip replacement is required, you’re probably wondering what you’re getting yourself into. Replacing an entire joint is usually the end of a long, painful orthopedic journey where total replacement is the only viable option. A hip replacement can be a scary prospect – but it […]
Hip Bursitis vs Arthritis: How to Tell the Difference
If you’re experiencing hip pain, you may wonder if it’s arthritis. Arthritis is widely recognized among aging adults. However, many overlook a similar condition: hip bursitis. It’s essential to understand hip bursitis vs. arthritis to identify the source of your discomfort. Both conditions can cause pain, but their causes and treatments differ significantly. Hip Bursitis […]
Do I Have a Labral Tear in My Hip?
Hip pain can be easily disregarded, but can eventually impact your ability to move and perform daily activities like walking, running, and standing up, among others. Hip labral tears are common in athletes or those who put immense strain on their hip joints. Dr. Daniel Gibbs provides some of the most highly-regarded hip labral tear […]
Hip Arthroscopy: Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Hip arthroscopy has been refined over the last few decades as smaller cameras have become available in the medical field. Arthroscopic procedures provide minimally invasive options for diagnosis and treatment of many hip conditions. Dr. Daniel Gibbs is a dedicated orthopedic surgeon who focuses on the hip, knee, and shoulder. He has worked with countless […]
6 Causes of Hip Pain in Athletes
Hip pain can prevent you from performing everyday activities, including your favorite sports. Athletes most often encounter hip pain when they play sports that have repetitive movements, but direct impacts or other injuries can also cause hip joint pain. We’re exploring hip pain, so you can understand the symptoms of common hip conditions and get […]
Hip Surgery Recovery: What to Expect
Hip surgery recovery is very important to understand after your procedure. In other words, hip surgery recovery is vital to regaining the movement of your hip so that you can get back to the activities you love, pain-free. There are many types of hip surgeries, from Partial Hip Replacement to Revision Hip Replacement to Total […]