A simple 10-meter walking test before surgery may help clinicians and patients identify the optimal timing for hip replacement and set realistic expectations for recovery. Study: Preoperative Gait ...

Scientists have discovered that being able to maintain a comfortable walking pace is a key factor in determining someone’s surgical outcome and recovery. A new study out of Kyushu University in Japan ...

Fukuoka, Japan—Total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease caused by cartilage in the hip joint wearing down. However, clinical ...

While walking after surgery has long been encouraged as an aid to recovery, new research supports the use of wearable devices ...

Hip preservation surgery focuses on maintaining optimal movement of your hip joint. We are here to help you keep your quality of life in spite of hip pain or hip joint degeneration. At University of ...

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 ...