Advanced age, when considered as an isolated patient characteristic, is actually a desirable characteristic in a patient being considered for hip replacement, due to the reduced requirement for ...

Hip pain and mobility issues are becoming increasingly common across all age groups today. Many people struggle with ...

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 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 ...

George Trujillo has always been physically active. His favorite sports? Skiing and skiing. “Summer and winter,” he said. He also loves biking, hiking, mountain climbing, dirt bikes, and motorcycles.

Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing damaged bone and cartilage in your hip and replacing it with artificial parts. During a total hip replacement, your ...

Hip replacement surgery, or total hip arthroplasty (THA), can lessen pain and improve function in individuals with hip osteoarthritis, but some patients continue to experience long-term physical ...

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney is searching for one local patient who could benefit from a no-cost hip or knee ...

Brent Ruch, a collegiate basketball center, opted to have his left knee replaced at age 35 after struggling with pain for years. "Walking with a limp and living with a consistent aching pain was ...

The benefits of weight loss after joint replacement surgery for patients with obesity are uncertain. Retrospective data indicate that postoperative use of weight-loss medications reduced the need for ...