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 ...

Toronto, ON, September 4, 2024 – Patients who develop a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after a total hip replacement have more than a five-fold increased risk of mortality within 10 years, ...

(HealthDay News) — Patients with neuropathic bladder (NB) undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) face significantly higher ...

May 24 -- FRIDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Obese patients are at increased risk for infection and dislocation following revision (second) hip replacement surgery, according to a study by researchers ...

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 ...

TORONTO (CTV Network) — An Ottawa-area woman has become the first in the country to test out a new kind of therapy for treatment-resistant infections that happen in some patients who receive hip or ...

As the U.S. anticipates an increase in knee and hip replacement surgeries, adding a second antibiotic does not help prevent postoperative infections and can even spur adverse events, according to a ...

You can usually resume activities two to three months after surgery as tolerated, such as bowling, dancing, horseback riding, golf, doubles tennis, and skiing. You may resume these activities if you ...

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 ...