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 ...

Different conditions can affect your hips over time, from arthritis to a sudden fall. Doctors usually recommend medication, physical therapy, or lifestyle adaptations as first-line therapies. However, ...

Total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease caused by cartilage in the hip joint wearing down. However, clinical outcomes vary ...

You can usually resume activities two to three months after surgery as tolerated, such as bowling, dancing, horseback riding, golf, doubles tennis, and skiing. You may resume these activities if you ...

Hip replacement is a major, arduous elective surgery, and rehabilitation afterwards takes time, according to an expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. It'll also take coordinated planning ...

I need to have a joint replacement, but I'm really nervous. What questions should I ask my orthopedic doctor? ANSWER: Knee ...

Surgery of any kind takes a certain amount of planning. This is especially true of surgeries that affect your ability to move around unaided, such as a hip or knee replacement. Knowing what to expect ...

The pain in Gary Emes’ hip was excruciating, but the fear of relapsing into addiction was stronger. He suffered for five years before he finally decided to pursue joint replacement surgery. “The hip ...

HKUMed study demonstrates that robotic total hip replacement has a lower reoperation rate than the conventional technique. The research team members include Dr Henry Fu Chun-him (right) and Dr Amy ...

INDIANAPOLIS — From aching knees to stiff hips, joint pain is something millions of Americans live with every day. For many, relief may come in the form of joint replacement surgery — an option that ...

A hip surgery procedure called subchrondroplasty may benefit young and active people with hip problems. It is minimally invasive and preserves the joint’s natural function. Hip surgery techniques and ...