Femoral offset is the distance from the center of rotation of the femoral head to a line dissecting the long axis of the femur. In case of  total replacement hip the the offset  is considered  as the  distance from the center of rotation of the femoral head to a line bissecting the long axis of the … [Read more...]

Hip biomechanics are quite complex due to pelvic motion associated with it and range of movements it produces. During normal gait, on heel-strike, the hip moves into 3o degree of flexion and at toe-off [when the foot is finally off the ground] about 10° of extension. The range of abduction to … [Read more...]