A 30-year-old kitesurfer underwent a pioneering hip resurfacing procedure after mistaking severe hip pain for an old injury.

Mike Gaetano, 65, of Williamsport, has always lived with purpose — in business, in family and in fitness. A former college wrestler and longtime insurance executive, Mike built his life around ...

I'm A Spine Doctor. Here's 1 Thing I'd Never, Ever Do If I Had Back Pain.

People without social support may experience more pain years after surgery, a new study suggests. Researchers surveyed 687 patients, average age 62, with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis who ...

Kathie Lee Gifford is walking on sunshine after recovering from her recent hip injury. The TV personality, 70, announced late last month that she had been hospitalized with a fractured pelvis amid her ...

Dear Dr. Roach: 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 ...

Chyrese Newman, RN, has more than a decade of nursing experience under her belt. For the past eight years, she has worked ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a hip replacement seven weeks ago. Three weeks ago, I went to physical therapy, where the therapist stretched my leg. That evening, I was in severe pain. The surgeon checked my ...

Hip and knee replacements are increasingly predictable and durable, with a better patient experience and a “declining revision burden,” as demand increases from both an aging population and younger ...

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 ...

Hip replacement surgery may have many benefits, including relieving pain and restoring range of motion, but weight loss is not one of them. Research studies on this topic, such as this 2015 study, ...