New Bedford, Mass.-based Southcoast Health has earned a seal of approval from the Joint Commission for total hip and knee replacements, according to an April 18 report from NewBedfordGuide.com. The ...

There are a lot of important aspects when it comes to recovery after surgery, especially a major one such as hip replacement ...

Dr. Poole said the osteotomy option is best for younger patients, because a replacement joint typically wears out in about 20 ...

Yoga is as effective in reducing knee pain in osteoarthritis as muscle-strengthening exercises, according to a new clinical ...

A Coventry woman who was “hobbling in pain on the school run” is now embracing a full active life again, thanks to robotic hip surgery with The Circle Health Group at the Meriden Hospital.

Full recovery after total hip replacement can take from six months to a year. Regular physical therapy is crucial to a successful outcome. Whichever form of PT you choose, be sure to follow the ...

Love for sports can take a toll on aging bodies, with deteriorating joints leading to painful osteoarthritis, especially in ...

I had a total hip replacement. I also have arthritis. It has made it hard to get back on my feet. My doctor is wanting me to try ...

Osteoarthritis is the most common ... fewer people in the colchicine group needed knee or hip surgery. About 2.5% of them had joint replacement surgery, compared to 3.5% in the placebo group.

Primary total hip and total knee replacements are among the most common and successful orthopedic procedures worldwide. These surgeries replace damaged or arthritic joints with prosthetic implants, ...

Though frustrating and difficult, hip pain is often preventable—and even when it isn't, it's nearly always treatable.