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Hip pain can have different causes, the most common of which is arthritis. Hip arthritis usually affects people in their 60s and 70s, as it is an age-related condition that is usually due to years of wear-and-tear on the hip joint and an active lifestyle. Diagnosing hip arthritis is sometimes tricky for a doctor, since…
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint and is one of the largest joints in the human body. The sections of bone in the joint are protected by cartilage, which is a tough, smooth tissue designed to absorb shock, reduce friction, and allow the bones to glide together smoothly. When the cartilage wears down, this…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis affects 54 million Americans, up to 24 million of whom experience limited mobility and discomfort. If you are one of these people, the idea of doing physical activities may seem counterintuitive, especially when you have hip arthritis and you’re in pain. However, did you…
Hip pain can strike at any time without warning. The pain may be confined to the joint itself or spread to the surrounding structures in your groin, back, and legs. Hip pain can occur due to an acute injury, underlying disease, or structural deformity. Whatever the cause may be, joint pain can affect your quality…
Knee replacement surgery is an orthopedic procedure used to replace the damaged parts of the knee joint with artificial parts, usually recommended to patients with advanced-stage arthritis. It may be done the traditional way, which is also called “open surgery,” or it may be done using a minimally-invasive method. Over 600,000 minimally-invasive surgeries are performed…
Hip arthritis can cause chronic pain and disability. If you are experiencing symptoms of arthritis, know that early treatment often results in greater quality of life. If diagnosed early, hip arthritis may be treated with and respond well to conservative methods. The goal of which is to slow the progression of the disease and preserve…
Your bones do a lot to help you move and function and serve as protection for your internal organs. They also store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which they release when the body needs them for other uses. Bone strength and size is measured according to bone density. Loss of bone strength can lead…
A shoulder joint that has been damaged by arthritis, a fractured shoulder bone, or a severely torn rotator cuff may be restored to its normal function through shoulder replacement surgery. After healing from the surgery, you are likely to be fully free from shoulder pain and will regain your range of motion in your arm….
Hip arthritis, whether it’s rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, has pretty similar symptoms, including but not limited to pain in the groin, thigh, and buttocks area. It is common for the pain to be prominent in the mornings, interfere with mobility, and worsen when doing physical activities. Your hip may also feel stiff and weak. Fortunately,…
Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint wherein your thighbones meet your pelvis. Normally, each of your two hip joints glides smoothly within the socket, allowing smooth movement and mobility. However, hip problems can arise due to sports, traumatic injury, or wear-and-tear of the hip socket cartilage. This often leads to what is called hip impingement,…
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