Toronto, ON, September 4, 2024 – Patients who develop a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after a total hip replacement have more than a five-fold increased risk of mortality within 10 years, ...

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 ...

In a Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study that examined trends in the incidence of infections following hip fracture surgery in Denmark, the risk of postoperative infections (at 15, 30, 90, and ...

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Share on Pinterest A new hydrogel may help people recovering from knee and hip replacement surgery. Sturti/Getty Images Researchers say they are developing a hydrogen injection that can help treat ...

For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA), the use of robotic-assisted surgery and surgical navigation techniques is not associated with an increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection ...

Your hips are one of the largest joints in your body that bears weight. They’re the reason you can walk, squat down, twist, turn, and carry heavy items. Hips are ball-and-socket joints. They’re the ...

Adding vancomycin to beta-lactam prophylaxis with cefazolin did not help prevent surgical-site infections in patients undergoing arthroplasty mostly for the knees or hips, a randomized trial showed.

Researchers from the United Kingdom found that closing wounds with metal staples after hip surgery can lead to a greater risk of infection than using nylon sutures, according to a release from the ...

restore your hip motion and strength, relieve pain, repair damage from injuries, and potentially prevent further joint damage due to structural abnormalities. Our orthopedic surgeons at University of ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Key Takeaways Revision hip replacement surgery is more complicated than the first hip replacement. Hip replacements can wear out due to aseptic ...

Hip replacement surgery, or hip arthroplasty, is a common procedure that can improve mobility and decrease pain in a hip joint that’s no longer functioning properly. The American College of ...