A long-term follow-up study from Australia confirms that hip implants with components made of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) substantially lower the risk of revision surgery after total hip ...

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study has found.

On a fishing trip with his wife, Nathan Limoges remembers getting out of the boat and feeling excruciating pain in his left hip and knee that barely allowed him to stand. He had already tried rounds ...

August 2, 2018 - A long-term follow-up study from Australia confirms that hip implants with components made of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) substantially lower the risk of revision surgery after ...

A single injection of denosumab (Prolia, Amgen), frequently used to treat osteoporosis, may reduce the need for revision surgery in patients with symptomatic osteolysis following total hip ...

Patients who lose a significant amount of weight with the use of anti-obesity medications after hip or knee replacement showed a significantly reduced risk of requiring a revision surgery compared ...

Hip replacement surgery can be a life-changing decision for those suffering from chronic pain, reduced mobility, or deteriorating hip conditions. With advancements in medical technology, several ...

With a rise in the ageing population in India and failing artificial joints, the demand for skilled surgeons for revision knee and hip surgeries is rising in the country, said experts on Saturday.