Severe hip arthritis can cause pain and difficulty walking. Many people who experience these debilitating symptoms due to hip arthritis will choose to have total hip replacement surgery. However, total hip replacement surgery is not without risks and concerns, and so many people wonder if there are any alternatives to hip replacement surgery. The following […]
The main purpose of hip replacement surgery (also called hip arthroplasty) is to restore the integrity of the ball-and-socket joint between the thigh bone and pelvis, typically in patients with hip arthritis. It is done to reduce persistent hip pain and/or disability that occurs when the hip is compromised. Common diagnoses that may lead to […]
Hip replacement surgery (hip arthroplasty) involves removing a damaged or diseased hip joint and replacing it with an artificial implant. This surgery reduces pain and improves mobility in patients with lingering symptoms of hip osteoarthritis. The most common type of this surgery is a total hip replacement, in which the acetabulum (hip socket) and the […]
A colon polyp is a growth that occurs on the wall of the large intestine or colon. Polyps are common in people over 40 and often grow slowly. They can progress to colon cancer, which is why they are usually removed during a colonoscopy. Colon cancer screening is the best way to find and remove […]