Total hip replacement is routinely recommended for severe hip osteoarthritis, but data from randomized trials are lacking regarding comparison of the effectiveness of this procedure with that of ...

During your initial knee or hip replacement surgery, the prosthetic (artificial) components were either cemented (attached with bone cement) or hammered into the bone so they could eventually attach ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — Patients with diabetes mellitus who undergo total hip arthroplasty demonstrate an increased risk for ...

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 ...

Most people experience some pain after a hip replacement. Pain usually ranges from mild to moderate and may radiate to the thigh. Doctors call post-hip replacement surgery pain in the thigh femoral ...

Pain control during the first 24 hours after total hip arthroplasty was maximized in a randomized trial with a combination of acetaminophen (A), ibuprofen (I), and dexamethasone (D), as opposed to ...

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.

Arthroplasty and arthroscopy are two procedures surgeons perform to restore function in your joints. Arthroplasty and arthroscopy are both common types of surgery used to treat a wide range of ...

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, ...

Home healthcare services provided after hospital discharge have, in general, been associated with reduced healthcare cost and utilization. A new study examining costs after hip replacement surgery ...