Is surgery inevitable? Discover why "rest is best" is wrong. Dr. Jason Snibbe debunks top orthopedic surgery myths.

Hip replacements are becoming more common and increasingly are done in surgery centers. A new device allows for quicker setup without expensive equipment.

Howard Chansky, M.D.: hip and knee reconstruction, hip and knee surgery, bone tumors-metastatic; hip and knee center at UW Medical Center – Roosevelt, Orthopaedic surgery, 4245 Roosevelt Way N.E., ...

When the joint and cartilage that cushions the hip start to wither away, nonsurgical methods may not work as efficiently as they used to. Whether you’re struggling from years of arthritis, an old ...

Over the past decade, orthopedic surgeons have safely moved many procedures from the hospital inpatient department to the ambulatory surgery center. The results for this transition — lower costs, ...

The woman, in severe pain from hip and knee osteoarthritis, was confined to a wheelchair and had been told that would likely be for life. To qualify for hip replacement surgery, she needed to lose 100 ...

If you’re like millions of Americans who suffer from hip and knee pain and are considering surgery to improve comfort and restore function, preparing questions in advance will help guide your ...

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 ...