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 -- ...

As I discussed last week, I was on a very narrow five-week time frame to fix my hip problem and be ready to drive 60 miles to Hanover College and teach my classes. As the first step for a hip ...

Hip replacement is a major, arduous elective surgery, and rehabilitation afterwards takes time, according to an expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. It'll also take coordinated planning ...

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 ...

Q I am 68 years old, and I am going to need a hip replacement. People say that you can prepare yourself physically so that you will do better after the surgery. Does this work? A This approach to ...

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 ...

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