The anterior approach to hip arthroplasty is slightly riskier than the posterior or lateral approaches, researchers say. "The small but statistically significant increased risk of major surgical ...

Every year more than a quarter of a million Americans have total hip replacement surgery. It's almost always a successful operation that frees patients from what's often described as disabling pain.

The surgical approach for total hip arthroplasty continues to be a controversial topic among joint replacement surgeons. Traditional approaches, such as the posterior approach and the anterolateral ...

Hip replacement surgery, or hip arthroplasty, is a common procedure that can improve mobility and decrease pain in a hip joint that’s no longer functioning properly. The American College of ...

This article was written for our sponsor, Cape Fear Valley Health. The word is getting out that a hip replacement that starts with an incision from the front (anterior) instead of a more typical back ...

Many people put up with hip pain because they can't afford time off their feet recovering from hip replacement surgery. However, a newer approach to the surgery is less invasive and promises a faster ...