Hip replacement surgery replaces part of the hip joint called the ball-and-socket with artificial materials. Metal, plastic, and ceramic can all be used to replace the hip joint. Ceramic is a ...

Joint replacements are among the most common surgeries worldwide, and preventing blood clots is critical to recovery. A ...

Q. I had progressive left hip pain for two years that reached a point that I could no longer tolerate it. Two months ago, I had a left hip replacement and my hip pain is now virtually gone. I am very ...

Healing and recovery can vary from one person to the other. We typically expect recovery to take about six months. However, you will see continued improvements in your mobility and strength for up to ...

Hip preservation surgery focuses on maintaining optimal movement of your hip joint. We are here to help you keep your quality of life in spite of hip pain or hip joint degeneration. At University of ...

An anterior hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which damaged bones in your hip joint are replaced with an artificial hip (total hip arthroplasty). Other names for the procedure are minimally ...

People who have undergone hip surgery with total hip arthroplasty often experience no difficulty in walking – but for some, mobility actually is impaired long after surgery. Research under way at ...

A 100-year-old woman has regained the ability to walk after undergoing a complex hip replacement surgery for a severe ...