March 15, 2004 (San Francisco) — Total hip replacement surgery can be done safely and consistently with two 1.5-inch incisions, and most patients can go home the same day, said a Chicago-area ...

March 15, 2004 (San Francisco) — A double-blinded study found no difference in outcomes between patients who received a conventional total hip replacement and those who received a smaller-incision ...

The anterior and posterior incision approaches to total hip replacement deliver equivalent outcomes, according to a study of patients treated at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery.

During a hip replacement, your surgeon will remove the parts of your hip joint that are causing pain and replace them with artificial parts. A hip replacement (also called total hip arthroplasty or ...

Your hip cartilage is a smooth surface that cushions the ball and socket of the hip joint to keep your bones from rubbing against each other. A hip injury or trauma to the hip could wear down your ...

A new surgical technique, SuperPath Hip Replacement, is offering smaller incisions, fewer complications and shorter recovery times for patients. Seniors heard about the new technique Wednesday from Dr ...

A little over three months ago, I had a hip arthroplasty, otherwise known as a Total Hip Replacement, at age 42 (OK, it was a week before my 43rd birthday, but I'm sticking with 42). I know I'm not ...

Hip pain can be a real worry, and many associate it with old age. But younger people get it too and only a minority of people ...

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, ...

A hip surgery procedure called subchrondroplasty may benefit young and active people with hip problems. It is minimally invasive and preserves the joint’s natural function. Hip surgery techniques and ...

Hip impingement is a condition where the ball and socket of the hip joint do not fit together as they should. In serious cases, surgery can repair the joint and resolve symptoms. The medical term for ...

For individuals with chronic hip pain, a hip replacement can offer a new lease on life. While you might be tempted to jump right back into an active lifestyle, it's best to take it slow. It's also ...