If chronic hip pain and stiffness have limited your mobility, your doctor may recommend a hip replacement for one or both hips. While experts agree the procedure is typically highly effective (an ...

A new surgical procedure being performed in Cape Girardeau can lessen the recovery time for patients after a hip replacement surgery. James D. Niswonger, 59, has had two hip replacement surgeries -- ...

In recent times, the prevalence of hip replacement surgery has surged, offering a welcome respite for individuals grappling with the challenges of hip pain and restricted mobility. As a transformative ...

SUNDAY, April 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Curious what recovery really looks like after a hip replacement? Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, ...

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 ...

Total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease caused by cartilage in the hip joint wearing down. However, clinical outcomes vary ...

When Steve Overbeck, 66, of Cedar Rapids, had hip replacement surgery a decade ago due to arthritis, his procedure required a hospital stay with time on the rehabilitation floor, using a walker and ...

“On average, hip replacement recovery can take around two to four weeks, but everyone is different,” Thakkar said. Pre-surgical activity levels, your age, nutrition, preexisting conditions and other ...

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 ...

For longtime local Bill Smaine, the mountains have always felt like home. A former competitive skier from New Hampshire, Bill ...

Hip replacement surgery typically is highly successful, with most individuals reporting a dramatic improvement in their quality of life. Most hip replacements have a lifespan between 15 and 25 years.