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 ...

Incremental increases in daily steps were also associated with lower odds of 30-day and 90-day hospital re-admissions ...

When you have hip replacement surgery, your doctor will likely give you detailed instructions about what to do immediately afterward and while you recuperate at home. In general, there aren’t many ...