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A joint team of researchers from POSTECH, Dongguk University Medical Center, and Nature Gluetech in Korea has developed a novel treatment strategy for damaged cartilage, involving the use of a viscous immiscible liquid that is capable of facilitating the transplantation of stem cells into affected t...

he incidence of osteonecrosis of the femoral head is estimated at about 10 to 20,000 patients annually, and, when left untreated, 80% or more of cases progress to femoral head collapse. A series of joint-preserving procedures have been developed to prevent/delay the need for hip arthroplasty.

Hip dysplasia is a condition affecting both infants and adults, characterized by a shallow acetabulum that does not sufficiently cover the head of the femur. This leads to instability of the hip and elevated levels of mechanical stress around the acetabular rim. A popular procedure for the correctio...

Appropriate post-operative (post-op) pain control has been shown to reduce length of stay and facilitate day case surgery. Periacetabular injection of bupivacaine is effective in pain reduction after hip arthroscopy. This study aims to evaluate the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) as an anatomic...

The purpose of the present study was to clarify whether there is an association of postoperative alpha value with functional scores or progression of osteoarthritis at X-rays at the midterm after arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome with femoral osteoplasty, labral r...

Young adults with borderline hip dysplasia who underwent primary hip arthroscopy saw favorable outcomes after a minimum 10-year follow-up, according to study results published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Legg-Calv?-Perthes disease (LCPD) is a condition that occurs due to a temporary loss of blood supply to the thighbone. This affects the shape of the bone, meaning it may not move easily in the hip socket.

Need an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park. Outdoor play is good for physical health, mental well-being and reduced stress in children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Fewer high school athletes are getting hurt playing sports, but those who do are more likely to suffer severe injuries that require surgery or a timeout from their chosen sport, new research shows. Which teens are most at risk? Those who participate in football, girls' soccer and boys&#3...

New work presented at the 2023 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting provided evidence that although the number of sports-related injuries is decreasing, the severity of those injuries and the number of head and neck injuries are on the rise.