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Patients with morbid obesity who lose 20 pounds before total joint arthroplasty (TKA) have a shorter length of stay in the hospital, as well as other improvements in outcome, compared with patients who did not lose weight or who lost less than 20 pounds, according to a study in The Journal of Bone &...

There is a growing list of indications for the dual mobility constructs in primary THA, according to Matthew P. Abdel, MD, who spoke on the topic at I...

Advancements in hip arthroscopy have allowed for the reliable and effective treatment of FAI, resulting in an increase in rates of arthroscopic hip surgery.

A facetectomy is a spinal surgical procedure for individuals who experience moderate to severe back pain as a result of an impinged spinal nerve.

People who practice smart lifting techniques are less likely to suffer muscle sprains, pulls and injuries caused by heavy lifting.

Developing core strength is essential for fitness and overall health, but it doesn't have to be a drudge. If you're ready to go beyond crunche...

Sudden back pain is often caused by a herniated disc. The intervertebral discs are a kind of buffer between the vertebrae and are heavily strained over the years.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first spinal tether device intended to be used in children and adolescents to correct the most common form of scoliosis, called idiopathic scoliosis, that has not responded to conservative treatment options, such as external bracing.

It can happen when you're stuck in traffic, or hunched over for hours at your desk, or even sitting in the stands watching your child's lacros...

Although tailbone pain can be uncomfortable, in most cases it will go away on its own within a few months.