A simple 10-meter walking test before surgery may help clinicians and patients identify the optimal timing for hip replacement and set realistic expectations for recovery. Study: Preoperative Gait ...

George Trujillo has always been physically active. His favorite sports? Skiing and skiing. “Summer and winter,” he said. He also loves biking, hiking, mountain climbing, dirt bikes, and motorcycles.

When you have hip replacement surgery, your doctor will likely give you detailed instructions about what to do immediately afterward and while you recuperate at home. In general, there aren’t many ...

Total hip arthroplasty is a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis. However, clinical outcomes vary between patients, and the best timing for surgery remains unclear. Now, researchers at Kyushu ...

Hip replacement surgery may have many benefits, including relieving pain and restoring range of motion, but weight loss is not one of them. Research studies on this topic, such as this 2015 study, ...