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A new report predicts that the number of hip fractures worldwide will double by 2050 as the global population ages. Experts say the increase will put a burden on the medical community because hip fractures usually require surgery.

A study of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.

Experimental technology could transform the surface of implants so bacteria won t grow and cause infections in procedures such as knee and hip replace...

According to a recent study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology and conducted by Baylor College of Medicine researchers, walking may help people a...

You won t hear many people talk about what they do to keep their knees strong and working well throughout an entire lifetime. Yet focusing on knee hea...

A blood clot behind the knee is a type of venous thromboembolism. It is a serious condition that can lead to life threatening complications, such as a pulmonary embolism.

Researchers say people who have knee repair surgery tend to have better outcomes than those who undergo knee reconstruction surgery. Experts, however,...

Patellofemoral arthritis is a form of knee arthritis. It affects the joint where the kneecap meets the thighbone. People with patellofemoral arthritis may experience pain and stiffness in the knee, difficulty walking, and other symptoms that impact their quality of life.

It is not surprising some people want to try different diets, supplements or therapies to see if they alleviate symptoms or help them gain a sense of control over their condition. So what does the evidence say about supplements?

The scientists examined operation shortly after the injury compared to a rehabilitation therapy approach, in which the patient first receives rehabilitation and surgery is only provided if it is still deemed necessary after rehabilitation. The research team found no clinically relevant differences b...