Persistent knee or hip pain affecting walking, sleep, or daily movement may signal it’s time to consider joint replacement ...

A simple 10-meter walking test before surgery may help clinicians and patients identify the optimal timing for hip replacement and set realistic expectations for recovery. Study: Preoperative Gait ...

Total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease caused by cartilage in the hip joint wearing down. However, clinical outcomes vary ...

"Although hip replacement surgery may sound daunting, it's actually one of the easiest procedures to recover from," said Beal, also an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Ohio State College ...

When you have hip replacement surgery, your doctor will likely give you detailed instructions about what to do immediately afterward and while you recuperate at home. In general, there aren’t many ...