A femoral head ostectomy, on the other hand, involves removing part of the hip joint without replacing it. This procedure is usually only suitable for dogs weighing less than 45 pounds.

There are several surgical options for treating hip dysplasia, including a femoral head ostectomy (FHO). Here’s more about the surgery, its costs and the recovery period.

In a femoral head ostectomy, or FHO procedure, the head and neck of the femur (the “ball” of the joint) are completely removed. This leaves the socket empty, so that there’s nothing left to ...

They might also elect to perform a double or triple pelvic osteotomy, cutting the pelvic bone to make the joint fit better, or a femoral head ostectomy, a removal of the ball at the top of the femur.

When hip impingement causes symptoms, it may be referred to as hip impingement syndrome. The main symptoms are "pain" in the groin, especially when walking or flexing the hip, and decreased range ...

During this period, the joint is poorly supported and the femoral head can work its way free of the socket, leading to dislocation.

Osteonecrosis (Also Called Avascular Necrosis) An injury to the hip may disrupt the blood supply to the femoral head, leading to bone death and joint collapse.

A 20-year-old woman presented with long-standing right groin pain that she first noticed during high school sports. She did not seek evaluation until beginning college athletics, when she noted ...

In The Latest Procedure: Anterior Total Hip Replacement Surgery, viewers go inside the OR with Arizona's own orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ted Firestone, Medical Director of the Total Joint Replacement ...

Stage V shows degenerative changes and collapse of the femoral head, with the articular cartilage showing moderate to severe degenerative changes on both sides of the joint.