At age 56, Doug Sauer's left hip was shot. He felt nearly constant pain from his left thigh to his ankle, and once-routine movements could be excruciating. X-rays taken by his primary care provider ...

Different conditions can affect your hips over time, from arthritis to a sudden fall. Doctors usually recommend medication, physical therapy, or lifestyle adaptations as first-line therapies. However, ...

Total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease caused by ...

According to a MyMichigan Health press release on Friday, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has recognized MyMichigan ...

Walking speed greater than 1 m/s in the preoperative period can significantly foretell better functional recovery after total ...

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, ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Physical therapy, walking aids, and injections can help avoid a ...

Share on Pinterest Semaglutide injections could have benefits for those undergoing hip replacement surgery. Design by MNT; Photography by Rike_/Getty Images & UCG/Getty Images Hip replacements are ...

A Manhattan man’s discussion with his orthopedic surgeon days before his total hip replacement surgery resulted in a stunning discovery about his heart. David Holland, 57, said his orthopedic surgeon, ...

This study shows that preoperative gait speed is a strong predictor of patient-reported pain relief, function, and joint ...

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.

Results presented here showed the use of NSAIDs prior to total joint arthroplasty did not increase blood loss, blood ...