The anterior approach to hip arthroplasty is slightly riskier than the posterior or lateral approaches, researchers say. "The small but statistically significant increased risk of major surgical ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . According to a systematic review of total hip arthroplasty approaches, the direct lateral approach yielded the ...

There are more high-acuity orthopedic procedures going to the outpatient setting today, including total joint replacements. Orthopedic technology is developing for minimally invasive procedures, and ...

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 ...

A hip replacement is a common surgical procedure that a surgeon will perform to treat a damaged hip joint. The operation involves replacing the joint with an implant, or a prosthesis. Hip replacement ...

Most of the time, hip replacement surgery is performed on one side of the hip (unilateral). But sometimes, hip replacements are done on both sides of the hip (bilateral). Double hip replacements are ...