Common Conditions of the Hip and Knee

The following is a summary guide for educational purposes only, and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek professional medical advice for your specific condition.

More details related to your specific condition will be discussed in your consultation with Dr Eardley-Harris.

Hip Dysplasia in Infants

A condition leading to loss of conformity between the ball and the socket of the hip joint at birth or during infancy.

Hip Dysplasia in Adolescents and Adults

Loss of conformity between the ball and the socket of the hip joint, secondary to malalignment, often presenting as pain

Acetabular Retroversion

Abnormally backward rotation of the hip socket, often causing pain, weakness, stiffness & dysfunction of the hip.

A wearing down or degeneration of the cartilage in the hip joint, leading to pain and dysfunction.

Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

A condition where the bones of the hip joint have an abnormal shape, causing them to have abnormal contact.

A tear or damage to the labrum or cartilage tissue ring around the rim of the socket of the hip.

A wearing down or degeneration of the cartilage in the knee joint, leading to pain and dysfunction.

A tear or damage to the menisci or special C-shaped cartilage rings in the knee.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rupture

A tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) after injury, leading to instability of the knee.

Patellar Instability

Partial or full dislocation of the patella or kneecap from its normal position in the groove of the femur.

Perthes Disease

A condition affecting growing children where the blood supply to the hip joint is disrupted, causing the bone to deteriorate.

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses

A slipping or separation of the growth plate of the hip from its normal position.

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