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Not having surgery is an option. Hip replacement surgery is an elective treatment that people can choose to have if the timing is right for them. People who have severe arthritis of the hip but function adequately can choose to live with their condition.

Hip replacements typically wear out very slowly, but the problem does progress over the years. Ten years after a hip replacement, there is a 90% chance the implant will be functioning well. In general, the lifespan of the implant is expected to be 15 to 20 years.

Groin pain can stem from various issues, ranging from muscle strains and hip arthritis to inguinal hernias and kidney stones. Groin pain often worsens upon sitting due to how the hip flexes in this position. The RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) can help relieve pain, but more advanced...

Athletics like ballet, football, hockey, soccer, and golf often lead to hip labral tears. All the causes in this list typically result in an anterior tear (damage to the cartilage in the front of the hip joint).

High-mileage runners, military recruits, or athletes who play significant impact sports activities are the most likely to get hip stress fractures. The injury usually causes aching groin pain with activity that is relieved by rest.

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.

The combination of robotics and patient-specific instrumentation may create a parallel strategy for care. Vendor programs and care pathways may curb the cost of robotic-assisted surgery.

People with no knee cartilage often need surgical treatments like total knee replacement, as the body can't naturally regenerate cartilage. Joint injections like corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid can reduce pain and swelling in the knee. Losing weight and strengthening muscles around the k...

Injure a tendon and you might not notice right away, but beware: These injuries often fail to heal properly, putting everyday activities at risk. Tendons connect your muscles and your bones. Your ability to move your body is at risk when tendon tissue becomes inflamed, ruptures or breaks down. You m...

Results showed chondral defects of the knee treated with matrix-assisted autologous chondrocyte implantation may yield a high rate of patient satisfaction and return to sports in a community practice.