Hip replacement (also known as total hip replacement or total hip arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure that is performed to replace damaged cartilage in the hip joint. The operation involves removing ...
Hip replacement surgery, or hip arthroplasty, is a common procedure that can improve mobility and decrease pain in a hip joint that’s no longer functioning properly. The American College of ...
Hip health is often overlooked until movement becomes a daily challenge. For many individuals, a noticeable limp can signal underlying issues that might require intervention, such as a hip replacement ...
Hip replacement surgery may have many benefits, including relieving pain and restoring range of motion, but weight loss is not one of them. Research studies on this topic, such as this 2015 study, ...
Hip pain shouldn't be ignored for too long. bymuratdeniz via Getty Images It can be alarming to realize you’ve been having hip pain for a bit too long. After all, most people know someone who has had ...
A special wound catheter used to infuse local anesthetic into the hip joint can provide improved post-operative pain control for patients undergoing hip replacement surgery, according to a study ...
Hip replacement is often performed in patients with juvenile arthritis when their joints have been severely damaged by the disease. A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) finds that the ...
Hip and knee replacements are increasingly predictable and durable, with a better patient experience and a “declining revision burden,” as demand increases from both an aging population and younger ...
More patients who have undergone hip and knee arthroplasty in Queensland will have access to a digitally enabled post-operative care pathway, which enabled faster recovery times in a recent pilot. The ...
We all notice sore and stiff joints occasionally, like a sore hip after skiing or stiff shoulders after heavy lifting. Often, these issues go away on their own. But if you find sore and stiff joints ...