Physical therapy did not improve pain or function in patients with hip osteoarthritis relative to sham treatment in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Moreover, the multimodal physical therapy ...

Treatment for lower back and hip pain from arthritis typically begins with medications and physical therapy. When conservative treatments aren’t enough, surgery and certain complementary therapies may ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Hip osteoarthritis is often the cause of hip pain as we age. Osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear” arthritis, refers to the breakdown or degeneration of the cartilage that coats and protects the bone ...

Sarah Naggayi during the interview at her home. She is needs financial assistance to undergo two hip transplants. photo by Racheal Ajwang. It started as good news for 36-year-old Sarah Naggayi, when ...

The use of arthroscopic hip surgery for pain relief has increased dramatically in the past decade. A study looking at patient data bases in Florida and California finds it may not be the best option, ...

Hip and knee pain often stem from arthritis, a condition affecting over 100 types, with osteoarthritis being most common.

New guidelines from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) place an emphasis on presurgical treatments to reduce pain and increase mobility, including corticosteroid injections and ...

Most baseline QST measures failed to consistently predict improvements in pain and disability after invasive or noninvasive interventions for hip and knee OA.

Hip arthritis presents in several forms such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and avascular necrosis, each with specific symptoms and causes. Treatment options include exercise, medication, ...