Patient Guides
Learn about hip, shoulder, and knee conditions and treatments, written by Auckland orthopaedic surgeon Dr Matthew Boyle.
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in which the shape of the hip joint causes abnormal contact between the ball and socket. It is one of the most common causes of hip pain in active adults - and one of the most frequently missed diagnoses in primary care.
A hip labral tear is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed causes of deep groin pain in young adults - often labelled as a hip flexor problem or bursitis for a year or more before the correct diagnosis is reached. This guide covers what the labrum does, what causes it to tear, how it is diagnosed, and when treatment is appropriate.
Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is the most effective surgical treatment for hip dysplasia in young adults, but it's performed by very few surgeons in New Zealand. This guide covers who's a candidate, what the surgery involves, and what recovery really looks like.
Hip dysplasia is one of the most underdiagnosed causes of groin pain, often mistaken for a muscle strain for years before the real cause is found. Learn the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and the treatment options available in New Zealand.
