center-edge angle — one measure of the amount of dysplasia, normal 25º-30º, borderline 20º-25º, dysplastic under 20º
CPM — constant passive motion machine, used after surgery to slowly bend the hip reducing stiffness and helping to flush out extra fluids
EMS — Electronic Muscle Stimulator, a machine that uses low voltage waveform, applied through conductive pads, placed at strategic points on the body, to stimulate muscle motor nerves
FAI — Femoroacetabular Impingement, abnormal
contact between the femur and rim of the acetabulum;
cam impingement — too much bone on the femur; pincer impingement — too much bone on the acetabulum; mixed impingement — too much bone in both places
femoral head — top of the leg bone that forms the "ball" in the hip socket
Graston Technique — a patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively detect and treat scar tissue and restrictions that affect normal function
hip dysplasia — a condition where the hip socket does not cover the femoral head as much as it should
hip women — on-line group for adult women with hip dysplasia
HO — heterotopic ossification, bone that forms where soft tissue should be after a bone surgery; also called ectopic bone
Iontophoresis — or Electromotive Drug Administration (EMDA), a technique using a small electric charge to deliver a medicine or other chemical through the skin
isometric exercise — a form of exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint
Mayo — rock star hip surgeon
NSAID — nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; a classification of pain medication; includes aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen (Aleve)
OS — orthopedic surgeon
OT — occupational therapist, they teach you how to perform daily tasks, like dressing
PAO — periacetabular (around the hip socket) osteotomy (bone surgery), aka "the mother of all hip surgeries" where the bones in the hip are broken, repositioned and screwed into place; RPAO — right side; LPAO — left side
PT — physical therapist, they teach you how to walk with a walker or crutches
Retroverted Acetabulum — a condition contributing to pincer femoroacetabular impingement where the opening of the hip socket faces too far backward
TED — Thrombo Embolic Deterrent, aka compression stockings worn to help prevent blood clots
THR — total hip replacement
