Excess weight and obesity are the most significant manageable factors contributing to hip and joint problems, accelerating cartilage breakdown. While omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) have strong evidence ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeons will contribute more than 100 presentations on their latest findings for improving orthopedic clinical care and scientific research at the annual ...

Struggling with hip joint pain can make every step feel like a challenge. To find real relief and get back to enjoying your days, it’s helpful to understand hip joint pain causes. Most commonly, hip ...

Cartilage coats the outside surface of your bones to allow the bones to glide smoothly at the point where they meet (the joint). It also provides cushioning to absorb shock and avoid joint injuries ...

If you feel pain near your hips or deep groin for no reason, and if discomfort persists when walking or sitting, you should ...

As a dog ages, it may develop arthritis — and, depending on the breed, it may experience particularly severe issues with its hip joints, potentially requiring a resurfacing implant. In the future, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 65-year-old woman and have had pain in my right hip for more than a year. I have a normal body mass index. My general practitioner diagnosed trochanteric bursitis and ...

Want to reach 60 or even 70 years of age without experiencing hip joint problems? According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, it's getting harder all the time. More than 193,000 hip ...

Hip arthroscopy, a type of minimally invasive joint surgery, has become increasingly popular as of late. According to a study ...

Chyrese Newman, RN, has more than a decade of nursing experience under her belt. For the past eight years, she has worked ...