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 ...

Around 117,000 people living in England and Wales had a hip replacement in 2024. Although hip replacements are often thought of as a surgery that mainly older people need, reports from previous years ...

Though hip joint problems can cause pain on the outside of the leg, many people say they feel the pain more in their groin. Hip joint pain also tends to be worse after weight bearing, or after ...

A hip surgery procedure called subchrondroplasty may benefit young and active people with hip problems. It is minimally invasive and preserves the joint’s natural function. Hip surgery techniques and ...

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Hip health is often overlooked until movement becomes a daily challenge. For many individuals, a noticeable limp can signal underlying issues that might require intervention, such as a hip replacement ...

Orthopaedic experts warn that long sitting hours and sedentary lifestyles are weakening hip muscles and bones, causing pain, ...

Achy hips are all too common as the years pass. About 1 in 4 adults will have hip osteoarthritis by age 85, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The related pain and stiffness ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 65-year-old woman and have had pain in my right hip for more than a year. I have a normal body mass index. My general practitioner diagnosed trochanteric bursitis and ...