The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. As the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body, its structure allows for fluid movement. Whenever you use the hip ...

The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint where the femur (thigh bone) connects to the pelvis. This complex structure can develop problems due to wear and tear, injury, or various medical conditions.

THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2018 -- Injecting a calcium-based cement into the bones of some people with knee or hip pain could help them avoid joint replacement surgery, Ohio State University doctors say.

Dr. Aoki: So if we've given it a chance at non-operative treatment, which includes activity modification within reason, maybe anti-inflammatories, maybe a course of physical therapy, but time if it's ...

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 27 million Americans over the age of 25 according to the ACR. As the joint cartilage and bone deteriorates, knee or hip replacement ...

Joint pain can be debilitating, affect quality of life and make everyday activities like walking a challenge. Tower Health offers a variety of non-surgical treatment options to get you back to ...

The pelvis forms the base of the spine as well as the socket of the hip joint. The pelvic bones include the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx. The hip bones are composed of three sets of bones that ...

While there are instances when a hip replacement may be unavoidable—for example, genetics, rheumatoid arthritis, or trauma to the area, such as a hip fracture—there are a number of steps you ...

If you’ve ever experienced hip pain after running, you’re certainly not alone. Injuries at the hip can plague many athletes, especially runners as they work through repetitive motion and high ...

Background Ballet loads the hip joint in extreme ranges of movement (ROM). Abnormal bony morphology and joint laxity may enable this movement, but predispose dancers to hip injury. Objective To ...