Middle-aged and older adults with severe hip osteoarthritis have better pain and functional outcomes if they undergo total hip replacement rather than 12 weeks of supervised resistance training.

The global hip replacement market is experiencing significant growth, driven by an aging population, rising obesity, and ...

Hip pain, especially after fifty, can signal osteoarthritis. Early signs include groin discomfort worsening with activity and stiffness after rest. Simple tasks becoming difficult, joint noises, and ...

Dear Doctor: I'm 55 years old and a former marathon runner. Now my right hip hurts all the time, not only when I walk but also when I'm lying down. I can't even sleep on my right side any more. I was ...

A research team has developed a risk score based on individuals' genetic data to predict their likelihood of needing hip or knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis. The score's predictive ability ...

Q: My doctor told me that I have a bad hip and will need a hip replacement. I am surprised since I am only 45 years old. Am I too young to have a bad hip and to have a hip replacement? He also said ...

Most people struggling with osteoarthritis in their hips and knees are able to manage the condition with weight loss, medication, cortisone injections and physical therapy. But if those options aren't ...

Arthritic hips are no walk in the park. The first signs of trouble can creep up subtly with morning pain and stiffness. Before you know it, even bending down to put on your socks is a monumental pain.

—Edward M. Adler, MD, explains what prevents some OA patients from considering TJR as an option and describes how surgeons can help facilitate the decision-making process with updated information.