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Both men and women who follow a vegetarian diet face a 50% greater risk of a hip fracture compared to people who regularly eat meat, according to the results of a large-scale study.

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common procedure performed primarily on older patients suffering from osteoarthritis or osteonecrosis, painful conditions that severely limit mobility and lifestyle choices. But some surgeons have been hesitant to perform THAs on patients with HIV or AIDS due to con...

A sore or painful groin can make walking challenging and can severely impact your day-to-day function. Because of the complexity of the groin region and the many structures involved, it can be difficult to figure out the origins of your pain. Taking a detailed look at the various conditions that can...

A hip labral tear can cause hip joint discomfort and pain, and it can be repaired surgically or managed with non-surgical treatment, Surgical repair of a hip labral tear is usually done through a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure. The decision about which approach is right for you depends on...

Treatment for osteoarthritis ranges from over-the-counter medication to complete knee replacements. But people who live with osteoarthritis may benefit from a new procedure called genicular artery embolization (GAE).

Weight loss may alleviate knee pain by decreasing the load on the knee joints and reducing inflammation. Excess weight is associated with knee osteoarthritis, which can cause pain and discomfort.

If your knee is swollen, it's also called an infused knee. Swelling happens when fluid builds up around or behind the joint in your knee. An infus...

In ACL treatment, ACL reconstruction has long been the gold standard. However, recent innovations and research regarding ACL repair have surgeons wondering if a changing of the guard could be on the horizon.

Medications, such as anti-inflammatories and injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid, are often prescribed to treat osteoarthritis knee pain....

All-inside meniscal repair is relatively successful when performed with concurrent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, according to a study published in the June 21 issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.