The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. As the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body, its structure allows for fluid movement. Whenever you use the hip (for ...

Hip pain when walking has various causes that affect the bones, joints, tendons, or hip joint muscles. Diagnosis and ...

Sudden hip pain, shooting pain, a dull ache — all can be symptoms of issues involving your hip. The hip joint contains the ball of the thigh bone and the pelvis socket. It’s held in place with strong, ...

Q: I read your recent column about a person who had knee pain after a knee replacement. I am a retired orthopedic surgeon who performed on over 10,000 total joints of the hip, knee and shoulder in my ...

Knee pain is common among adolescents, especially in physically active teens. Most cases of pain are due to overuse, but knee pain can result from medical conditions and skeletal growth. Knee ...

Hip and knee pain often stem from arthritis, a condition affecting over 100 types, with osteoarthritis being most common. Early diagnosis by a rheumatologist is key. Treatment involves lifestyle ...

If your knees ache when you walk, climb the stairs or even rest, it's easy to assume the joint itself is to blame. But, according to a leading orthopaedic surgeon, the problem might lie much higher up ...

Femoroacetabular impingement, more commonly called hip impingement, is a condition where the ball of your hip (femoral head) pinches the socket (acetabulum). A combination of genes and ...

If you’re experiencing knee pain, your instinct may be to park it on the couch with your leg propped up on a pillow and avoid any kind of movement completely. While you certainly don’t want to put ...

Sciatica can cause knee pain and pain anywhere else along the sciatic nerve, due to compression, damage, or nerve irritation. Treatment includes medications and lifestyle changes. The sciatic nerve ...