Hip arthroplasty; Total hip replacement; Hip hemiarthroplasty
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Read moreSo, you have hip pain, but the X-rays and MRI are normal. Now what? Now your doctor may want to consider that you might have hip... Read more »
If you have had hip pain or knee pain for a long period of time, you probably have tried a few over-the-counter medications and may have... Read more »
In the 14 years since I was "officially diagnosed" with osteoarthritis, I guess I've been quite lucky. Yes, I have nine artificial joints... Read more »
Is raking leaves bad for my knees or lower back? This is one of my favorite times of year. The air is crisp and the leaves are turning... Read more »
One great thing about rheumatoid arthritis is just when you think you have hit your worst possible flare and wonder how you will ever... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Hip arthritis is a common problem linked with aging. Adults in their mid-50s are often the first to notice changes that suggest degenerative joint... Read more »
From the FDA Consumer Magazine, March-April 2005 by Carol Rados Few people with arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pain - hipPreventionAvoid activities that raise one of your hips above the other for extended periods of time, like running on an uneven surface.... Read more »
Two new studies have found that the active ingredient in rose hips may help protect and possibly rebuild joint tissue damaged by osteoarthritis (OA)... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
In some countries with universal or nationalized health care, a joint replacement is considered an elective procedure. That means the person chooses... Read more »