Dear Dr. Roach • I had a hip replacement seven weeks ago. Three weeks ago, I went to physical therapy, where the therapist stretched my leg. That evening, I was in severe pain. The surgeon checked my ...

May 24 -- FRIDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Obese patients are at increased risk for infection and dislocation following revision (second) hip replacement surgery, according to a study by researchers ...

Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing damaged bone and cartilage in your hip and replacing it with artificial parts. During a total hip replacement, your ...

Share on Pinterest A new hydrogel may help people recovering from knee and hip replacement surgery. Sturti/Getty Images Researchers say they are developing a hydrogen injection that can help treat ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had a hip replacement seven weeks ago. Three weeks ago, I went to physical therapy, where the therapist stretched my leg. That evening, I was in severe pain. The surgeon checked my ...

SAN DIEGO -- Vancomycin powder, dilute povidone-iodine lavage, and a combination of both treatments were not superior to standard saline for the prevention of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Key Takeaways Revision hip replacement surgery is more complicated than the first hip replacement. Hip replacements can wear out due to aseptic ...

Hip replacement surgery, or hip arthroplasty, is a common procedure that can improve mobility and decrease pain in a hip joint that’s no longer functioning properly. The American College of ...

Your hips are one of the largest joints in your body that bears weight. They’re the reason you can walk, squat down, twist, turn, and carry heavy items. Hips are ball-and-socket joints. They’re the ...