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 ...

Exercising prior to surgery could slash the risk of complications by half, according to new analysis. And combining increased activity with a better diet and psychological support could reduce risks ...

Hip impingement is a condition where the ball and socket of the hip joint do not fit together as they should. In serious cases, surgery can repair the joint and resolve symptoms. The medical term for ...

Hip preservation surgery focuses on maintaining optimal movement of your hip joint. We are here to help you keep your quality of life in spite of hip pain or hip joint degeneration. At University of ...

Previous research on weight loss as part of hip osteoarthritis (OA) management has yielded conflicting results. This study examined one approach to weight loss in hip OA patients -- exercise plus a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...