Hip DOC Written Articles

Articles written by POA doctors and physician assistants regarding orthopedic injuries of the hip.

Hip Labral Tears
By Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS

The labrum of the hip is semi-rigid lip or “ring of cartilage” that surrounds the hip socket. The labrum serves to pad and support the rim of the hip socket as normal hip motions are performed. Sometimes, as a result of a hip injury, the labrum can become torn. ....

HIP Arthroscopy
By Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS

Hip arthroscopy is a new and evolving treatment that has been shown to work well in athletes and other individuals who have had injuries to their hip capsule and labrum. The benefits of hip arthroscopy ....

Iliotibial Band Syndrome
By Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS

Iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome) is a very painful knee soft tissue inflammation that can be quite debilitating and frustrating for recreational weekend warrior athletes as well as for highly competitive elite-caliber athletes....

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