Hip replacement surgery, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves removing damaged or worn-out parts of the hip joint and replacing them with parts made of metal, ceramic, ...

Total joint replacement surgery, also called joint arthroplasty, is most commonly done on knees, hips, and shoulders. The procedure can also be done on ankles and elbows. Your surgeon will remove the ...

Joint replacement surgeries are complicated procedures. While knee and hip replacements can help alleviate pain and improve function, there are some differences between the two procedures. Chris Pelt, ...

Hip, knee and other joint replacement procedures are among the most common elective surgeries in the United States. The average age of patients undergoing hip replacement operations continues to ...

World experts tackle myths and misunderstandings about common health issues in our Explainers. See all stories. Seventy-five-year-old David Parker has had his fair share of knee troubles. The former ...