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Smartphones Aid Recovery From Broken Leg, Hip
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 — A person’s smartphone can show how well they’ll recover from a broken leg or hip, a new study says. Smartphone data showing a person’s mobility prior to their injury provides ...
Muscle Quality Could Be Key To Successful Hip Replacement
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Folks are less likely to recover successfully from a total hip replacement if they have poor muscle quality going into the procedure, a small-scale study says. Patients...
Study IDs Predictors of Biomechanical Function in Patients With OA Undergoing Hip Replacement
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA), osteoarthritis (OA) severity is the best predictor of preoperative biomechanical function, and preoperative muscle...
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Safe, Effective Over 15 Years
MONDAY, April 21, 2025 – Birmingham hip resurfacing (BHR) is effective and shows implant longevity in appropriately selected patients, according to a study published in the March 19 issue of...
Alternative To Hip Replacement Helps Patients Remain Physically Active
THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 — Jason Cutter had been feeling pain in his hips for years, and it had started to put a dent in his activities as an amateur hockey player and outdoorsman. Cutter, 50, c...
Total Hip Replacement Recovery: Everything You Need To Know
SUNDAY, April 13, 2025 – Curious what recovery really looks like after a hip replacement? Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, shares what to ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 10 to 14
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held from March 10 to 14 in San Diego, drawing approximately 2,000 participants from around the world. The conference h...
AAOS: Spouses of Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement See Their Own Lives Improve
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 – Spouses of patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty see a significant improvement in their own quality of life, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of...
Pickleballers Bounce Back After Joint Replacement
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 – Love pickleball, but facing a knee or hip replacement? Odds are you’ll return to the court in no time, a new study suggests. More than 7 of 10 regular pickleball players p...
Spouses Also Benefit From Partner's Knee/Hip Replacement
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 – Knee or hip replacement is a major surgery, and many people must lean hard on their spouses to care for them during weeks to months of recuperation. But all that hassle...
Nose Cartilage Can Help Repair Knee Injuries, Researchers Say
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 – An awkward fall while running, skiing or playing sports can cause knee injuries that sideline players and increase their risk of future arthritis. But most of the time,...
Weight Loss After Antiobesity Medication Initiation Lowers Joint Revision Risk
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2025 – For patients with obesity undergoing joint replacement, higher weight loss after initiating antiobesity medications within one year is associated with a lower risk for...
Weight-Loss Drugs Could Help Extend Life of Replacement Joints
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 (HealthDay news) – Even slight weight loss spurred on by cutting-edge GLP-1 drugs can help prevent replacement knees and hips from wearing out, a new study suggests. People...
Good Mental Health Could Be Key to Hip Fracture Recovery
THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 – Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows that a patient's mental health could be crucial ...
Better Mental Health Linked to Resilience in Older Women After Hip Fracture
TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 – Fewer depressive symptoms and better mental health are associated with higher psychological resilience among older women after hip fracture, according to a study published...