How is it possible to reconstruct the hip if it is a deep, ball and socket joint? The answer in part lies in the instrumentation, which includes a number of curved, flexible, and long instruments to do the work. Progress... Read more about Instrumentation for Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Labral (Labrum) Tears »
Instructions added for recovery after surgery
After undergoing surgery and due to the effects of the medications for the anesthesia and pain control, patients may not remember well all that is discussed in the first hours after surgery. For this reason, I have added the postoperative... Read more about Instructions added for recovery after surgery »
New Website
Through the help of Liam Dempsey and lbdesign, we have launched a new website, www.hipfootankle.com. Through the new website, you will find extensive information about hip, ankle, and foot injuries, as well as possible treatments. It is our hope that... Read more about New Website »
Why the Hype about Minimally Invasive Surgery?
As a doctor, I am regularly asked by family members and friends about minimally invasive techniques, as they are increasingly advertised for a variety of different surgical procedures. The basic question that I am repeatedly asked is “Should I have my surgery done that way?” Minimally invasive techniques describe the approach used to perform a surgery, with the goals of surgical treatment remaining the same as the more traditional, and oftentimes more extensive, approaches.
Read more about Why the Hype about Minimally Invasive Surgery? »Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
This diagnosis occurs most commonly in boys between the ages of 10 and 17 who are commonly obese. Although typically of unknown cause, it has been associated with hormone abnormalities. 10 – 25% of cases are bilateral and trauma is... Read more about Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis »
Dr Carreira Served as an Instructor at Hip Arthroscopy Courses in Tampa and Gainesville
On October 3, 2009 and August 7, 2010, Smith and Nephew sponsored regional hip arthroscopy cadaver courses. A leading surgeon in the field of hip arthroscopy, Dr. Dominic Carreira served as the primary instructor for these courses.
Read more about Dr Carreira Served as an Instructor at Hip Arthroscopy Courses in Tampa and Gainesville »Degenerative arthritis
Degenerative arthritis refers to diffuse loss of normal articular cartilage in the joint and must be considered as the primary cause of hip pain, regardless of age. Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis are common causes of degenerative arthritis. Typically... Read more about Degenerative arthritis »
Focal articular cartilage injuries
Causes include traumatic injury, e.g. from a direct blow to the greater trochanter or from femoroacetabular impingement. Xrays are very useful in determining the extent of articular damage and are routinely obrtained. In determining the presence of focal areas of... Read more about Focal articular cartilage injuries »
Hip labral (labrum) tears
Patients with hip pain may end up getting an MRI which shows a labral (labrum) tear. Inevitably I get asked “What is that? I’ve never heard of it before.” Most labral tears are not associated with a traumatic onset. Running,... Read more about Hip labral (labrum) tears »
Dr. Carreira Presented in Spanish at the Spanish Arthroscopy Association Annual Conference
In the spring of 2004, Dr. Carreira presenting the outcomes of arthroscopic stabilization at the XXII Annual Conference of the Spanish Arthroscopy Association in Salamanca, Spain.
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