DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a hip replacement seven weeks ago. Three weeks ago, I went to physical therapy, where the therapist stretched my leg. That evening, I was in severe pain. The surgeon checked my ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I had a hip replacement seven weeks ago. Three weeks ago, I went to physical therapy, where the therapist stretched my leg. That evening, I was in severe pain. The surgeon checked my ...

Millions of Americans are currently living with hip and knee replacements. While replacement surgery can be a good option, it’s not without risk. There can be serious complications. Consumer Reports ...

The American College of Rheumatology and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons teamed up to release a new guideline this month to reduce infections in total hip and knee replacement patients — ...

Topical vancomycin powder failed to reduce periprosthetic joint infection after hip and knee arthroplasty, based on data from approximately 5000 patients. Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains ...

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 ...

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