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"This novel approach has the potential to reshape how orthopedic care is delivered empowering patients with clearer expectations, enabling earlier...

Results from a recent multi-center, randomized, controlled trial demonstrate that testosterone gel does not improve long-distance mobility compared to exercise alone in older women recovering from a hip fracture.

How can wait times for much-needed hip and knee replacement surgery be reduced in Canada? Coordinated referral and team-based care models show promise, according to research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Hip fractures, often a result of a fall, are the most serious type of osteoporotic fracture because they are accompanied by considerable pain, loss of muscle and bone strength, reduced mobility and independence with daily activities, and increased risk for future fractures and death. More than 200,0...

Osteitis pubis is the non-infectious inflammation of the joint between your left and right pubic bones, called the pubic symphysis. This painful condition is often the result of a repetitive use injury in athletes who play football, ice hockey, or soccer. Osteitis pubis can also develop during pregn...

Hip osteoplasty is a surgical procedure that treats femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).1 It involves reshaping the bone around the hip joint with the goal of improving function and reducing pain.

Hip pain is a common symptom that can be described as aching, sharp, or burning. It can range in intensity from mild to severe. Your healthcare provider can diagnose the cause and help to plan your treatment.

A hip labral tear is an injury to the ring of cartilage (the labrum) around the hip socket. The labrum is essential for hip joint stability. The cartilage rim deepens the socket and helps hold the leg bone in place while allowing movement and flexibility.

Meniscus root tears (MRTs) are radial tears located near the anterior or posterior meniscotibial attachment, which are often underdiagnosed and associated with accelerated knee osteoarthritis (OA). Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs), frequently observed in middle-aged women, lead to alter...

The complete ACL rupture was the most common injury found in football, basketball and volleyball players, followed by meniscal injury in street runners.