Study Shows Runners Have Low Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement Risk

For years, it has been a widely held notion that individuals who engage in excessive, strenuous physical activities, such as running, are likely to develop osteoarthritis affecting the knees or the hip, medical experts say. This has been attributed to increased stress and impact that weight-bearing joints in the body may sustain from the high-impact exercise. A recent study,...

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Possible DePuy Hip Failure May Be Determined Through Blood Test

In August 2010, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the world’s leading provider of diverse healthcare products, altogether with its orthopedic division DePuy Orthopaedics, conducted a global product recall of two of its most lucrative and popular hip replacement systems, the ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System, online sources say. This action by the...

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Three Essential Must-Know Facts About Hip Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, being the most prevalent form of arthritis, has been reportedly recognized as a leading cause of disability among adults, health experts say. In fact, government statistics shows that approximately 40 million people in the United States are enduring the symptoms associated with the debilitating joint condition. Medical journals further describe osteoarthritis...

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Understanding the Basics of Knee Replacement Surgery

Initially carried out in the 1960s, knee replacement surgery has significantly advanced its effectiveness as improved surgical instruments have been designed, newer techniques have been developed, and better understanding of the knee joint's function has been recognized, medical experts say. Also referred to as total knee replacement, knee replacement surgery has been reportedly...

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Study: Aspirin Effective for Clot Prevention After Hip Replacement

Patients undergoing a major orthopedic surgery, such as hip replacement, stand at an increased risk of developing blood clots at some point following the procedure, medical experts say. As means of preventing blood clot formation, surgeons or doctors usually prescribe anticoagulants or blood-thinning medications, which primarily function by reducing the blood’s ability to...

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Researchers Advise Against Use of All-Metal Implants

Metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacement implants have been considered as one of the major advancements in orthopedic medicine, permitting hip replacement surgery to be conducted not only in older adults but also in younger, more active individuals, medical experts say. Despite the benefits these innovative medical devices have to offer, all-metal hip devices have also been...

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An Overview on Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement surgery has reportedly emerged as one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States.  In fact, government statistics shows that it is carried out more than 300,000 times in the country each year.  Recognized as one of the most successful interventions in orthopedic medicine, hip replacement surgery has revolutionized the...

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Patient Flies Across Countries for Hip Replacement Surgery

In its continuing series on the United States’ health care expenditures, the New York Times featured in a recent article the seemingly unrelenting costs that entail hip replacement surgeries in the country. Hip replacement surgery, one of the most commonly performed procedures in the US, turns out to be one of the most expensive treatments. Hip replacement costs have...

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