Research published in the Value in Health journal from the hip implant prosthesis study at the University of Bristol Medical School in the United Kingdom identified the most cost-effective implants ...

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study has found.

This type of stem was found to be better at preventing early femoral fracture after total hip replacement than flat-tapered wedge stems. As populations continue to age, total hip replacement (THR) is ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday announced the issuance of a final order requiring manufacturers to submit a premarket approval (PMA) application for two types of metal on metal ...

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study led by the ...

A team of Orthopedic surgeons and nurses and take a patient through a hip replacement surgery at Nanyuki hospital. [File, Standard] Hip replacement is a surgery where part of the hip joint is replaced ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease involving chronic inflammation of the joints. Over time, this inflammation can damage the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. The ...