When we sit down to speak, Shebah Carfagna is recovering from her second hip replacement. At 68 years old, however, Carfagna is stronger than ever. “My journey hasn’t been an easy script. As a single ...

I ran my last half-marathon running race ten years ago but, right after that race, a hip injury set me back to the point that I thought I would never run again. However, a couple of weeks ago, I ...

Revision hip replacement surgery is more complicated than the first hip replacement. Hip replacements can wear out due to aseptic loosening and other issues. Only you and your surgeon can decide when ...

Total hip replacement is routinely recommended for severe hip osteoarthritis, but data from randomized trials are lacking regarding comparison of the effectiveness of this procedure with that of ...

Total hip arthroplasty leads to the best outcomes in the treatment of moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis, according to a ...

I'm currently preparing for my second hip replacement to take place in February, remembering the lessons learned from my first one in April, 2011. My younger brother is also getting a new hip in ...

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 ...