Dr Desai says that the warning signals include persistent pain that isn't relieved by medication and nighttime pain that disrupts sleep. Know what else matters.

Physical health is a fundamental aspect of your quality of life. When you can no longer physically do the things you love — like going for a walk, swinging a golf club, carrying your grandkids, ...

Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing damaged bone and cartilage in your hip and replacing it with artificial parts. During a total hip replacement, your ...

Hip pain, especially after fifty, can signal osteoarthritis. Early signs include groin discomfort worsening with activity and stiffness after rest. Simple tasks becoming difficult, joint noises, and ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I need a total hip replacement and a total knee replacement — both on my left side. Does it matter which procedure is done first? How soon after one procedure can I have the other ...

Advanced age, when considered as an isolated patient characteristic, is actually a desirable characteristic in a patient being considered for hip replacement, due to the reduced requirement for ...

Recovery time after hip replacement surgery varies from person to person. However, most people can resume light activities within 3 to 6 weeks of surgery. People may need to avoid certain activities, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I need a total hip replacement and a total knee replacement — both on my left side. Does it matter which procedure is done first? How soon after one procedure can I have the other ...

For young adults with borderline hip dysplasia (BHD), primary arthroscopy provides positive long-term outcomes, improving symptoms and function while avoiding the need for hip replacement surgery in ...

May 2, 2023 – For young adults with borderline hip dysplasia (BHD), primary arthroscopy provides positive long-term outcomes, improving symptoms and function while avoiding the need for hip ...