It is important to get to the bottom of hip pain because hip dysplasia is the number one cause of arthritis in women less than 50 years old and often it leads to pain and the eventual necessity for early hip replacement. Hip Dysplasia is a condition that is often diagnosed in babies at birth … read more
When most people think about hip pain, they think of old age and arthritis, but hip pain can happen in younger, active people too. Hip pain in younger people can be caused by a labral tear. Unfortunately, those who have this condition often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for an extended period of time. Michaela’s Story of … read more
APP, PA, NP – to many people, this sounds like alphabet soup. That’s because the general public may not be familiar with these medical acronyms. Advanced Practice Providers (APP) is a newer term used to refer to Physician Assistants (PA’s) Nurse Practitioners (NP’s), Nurse Midwives (CNM) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA’s). At one point, … read more
Here are the steps you need to know You’ve met with your primary care doctor, followed up with a specialist, and perhaps you’ve already tried physical therapy or other nonsurgical approaches. After careful consideration, you’ve decided that surgery is the best option for you. What are the next steps? If you are waiting to schedule … read more
This year’s Top Doctor nominations were more competitive than ever before. 5280 partnered with Castle Connolly, a healthcare research company, to conduct a rigorous selection process for the top doctors in each category. The nomination process is open to all licensed physicians in America to vote. Then, the Castle Connolly team asses the nominations according … read more