As populations continue to age, total hip replacement (THR) is becoming an increasingly common surgical procedure. Experts estimate that approximately one million THRs are performed each year ...

When it comes to arthritis in the hip joint, patients no longer have to grin and bear it. Instead, hip implants replace damaged natural bearing surfaces with artificial ones in order to alleviate pain ...

Orthopedic implants are designed to restore movement and relieve pain, offering patients a second or even third chance at ...

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study has found.

Research published in the Value in Health journal from the hip implant prosthesis study at the University of Bristol Medical School in the United Kingdom identified the most cost-effective implants ...

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a well-established and successful procedure to treat patients with osteoarthritis or injuries of the hip or other forms of joint degeneration. With 233,537 cases, THA ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday announced the issuance of a final order requiring manufacturers to submit a premarket approval (PMA) application for two types of metal on metal ...

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study led by the ...

Over five million joint replacements are performed across the world each year. Cobalt chrome (CoCr) components are used in most of these procedures. Some patients develop delayed-type hypersensitivity ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease involving chronic inflammation of the joints. Over time, this inflammation can damage the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. The ...

This type of stem was found to be better at preventing early femoral fracture after total hip replacement than flat-tapered wedge stems. As populations continue to age, total hip replacement (THR) is ...