Hip Surgeon Adelaide

The hip is a ball and socket joint. It includes two main bones – the femur (thigh bone) and the acetabulum (part of the pelvis which is the hip’s socket). They are held in place with strong ligaments. Cartilage lines the edge of the acetabulum and head of the femur to let the bones glide across each other smoothly.

The hip’s impressive range of motion is controlled by several large muscle groups. Flexor and extensor muscles work together and allow you to move your leg backwards and forwards, while abductors and adductors let you move it side to side (such as when you do jumping jacks). Combined with internal and external rotator muscles, which let you rotate your foot inwards and outwards, these muscles give your hip the largest range of motion out of any joint.

Despite this, the hip remains one of the most stable joints in the body and bears more weight than almost any other. Due to the great load which goes through it, the hip joint is particularly prone to wear and tear with age.

Dr George Awwad is a hip surgeon based in Adelaide and is able to assist in a range of hip conditions, treatments and surgeries in one of his Adelaide locations.

The hip is remarkably stable and not easily injured in everyday life. While some high impact traumatic injuries may cause fractures and ligamentous damage – such as a car crash, a tackle during sports such as football, or a fall – it is more often damaged by persistent wear and tear. Exercising with proper techniques and warming up before physical activities are essential in minimising the chances of this.

Partly as it is regularly subjected to impact and strain, the hip joint is prone to developing arthritis. Its development may be associated with age, previous traumatic injury to the hip, and obesity.

Some people are born with slight deformities such as shallow hip sockets (hip dysplasia). These can often be corrected in childhood, but occasionally remain undetected until adulthood.

Dr George Awwad is a hip surgeon based in Adelaide and is able to assist in a range of hip conditions, treatments and surgeries in one of his Adelaide locations.

The following symptoms may indicate a hip condition which warrants medical attention:

• Pain which impacts your everyday life and cannot be managed with over-the-counter medications
• Pain after an injury or fall
• Shortening or deformity of the leg
• A limp or inability to place weight on your hip or leg
• Reduced hip movement
• A locking, clicking, or catching sensation in the hip
• Swelling and/or redness at the joint site

If in doubt about your joint pain, consult your GP for advice. You may request a referral to Dr George Awwad for ongoing clinical support and treatment for your hip in one of his Adelaide locations.

Dr George Awwad is a hip surgeon based in Adelaide and is able to assist in a range of conditions including:

• Hip arthritis
• Hip dysplasia
• Avascular necrosis of the hip
• Hip bursitis
• Abductor dysfunction
• Fractures and trauma

Dr George Awwad is a hip surgeon based in Adelaide and provides the following procedures from hospitals throughout Adelaide:

• Total hip replacement
• Direct anterior approach total hip replacement
• Hip fracture surgery