For those living with chronic hip pain, a total joint replacement used to be the only—option for getting back to an active lifestyle. However, advancements in orthopedic care have led to the rise of a ...

Surgeons compared traditional and new fully hydroxyapatite-coated hip replacement stems. They found the new stems offer larger contact areas, while traditional ones preserve bone density long-term.

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 ...