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Among the most frequently seen complications of hip replacement surgery is dislocation of the hip replacement.1 Hip replacement dislocations occur in about 4% of first-time surgeries and about 15% of revision hip replacements. This complication is uncommon, but it does occur-sometimes in unforeseen ...

A hip fracture, more common in older people, can reduce a person’s ability to live independently and possibly shorten their life as well. If you are older and have a hip fracture, reduced mobility can lead to bed sores, blood clots in the legs or lungs, and the loss of muscle mass (which increases...

A loosening hip replacement implant can be painful. Symptoms of a loose hip replacement include pain in the groin or upper thigh, new popping or clicking noises, joint instability, and dislocation or subluxation (partial dislocation) of the joint.

Recovering from a broken hip typically involves surgery followed by physical therapy to restore mobility and strength. Early movement after surgery is crucial for regaining function and preventing complications. While pain usually lessens after four to six weeks, it can take up to a year to fully re...

One-sided lower back and hip pain is typically linked to repetitive strain, nerve compression, or joint dysfunction. Being informed about these causes empowers you to seek appropriate care and improve your quality of life.

Frozen hip, also called adhesive capsulitis (AC) of the hip, is a painful condition that causes restriction of motion in the hip joint. The connective tissues surrounding and within the hip joint become inflamed and scar tissue forms inside the capsule, causing extreme pain and stiffness in the butt...

Results presented here showed women on hormonal contraception before ACL surgery were more likely to experience complications and ED visits within 90 days after surgery.

Almost one in four adults over 40 has knee osteoarthritis, a common knee issue that occurs when cartilage in joints wears away from use. While you can't fully prevent knee osteoarthritis, we asked Steven Svoboda, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, how you...

Several issues can cause your knees to give out. A ligament or meniscus tear are obvious ones, but knee instability can also be due to arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, nerve damage, injuries such as dislocation, or a few other causes.

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common, temporary condition in which there is irritation and inflammation of the patellar tendon where it attaches to the tibia (lower leg). It typically causes knee pain in older children and teenagers, especially those who play sports and apply excessive stress to the...