Device manufacturers are hoping to win regulatory approval of hip-resurfacing technology. The procedure is promoted as a less-invasive alternative to total hip replacement. It's approved for use in ...

When Patrick Kane steps onto the ice for his first NHL game as a Detroit Red Wing on Thursday, Dr. Edwin Su will be watching "with a little bit of nervousness." Su, an orthopedic surgeon who ...

LITTLE ROCK – A new surgical technique, seen as an alternative to a total hip replacement for younger, more active patients, was performed for the first time in Arkansas on Wednesday by joint ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exactech, a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation, and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, is pleased to announce the first ...

"This technique preserves more of the patient's bone, allowing them more range of motion to return to all activities, including running, climbing and other competitive sports," said Dr. Brooks.

SEATTLE — As people get older, they may look in the mirror and want plastic surgery. It can be a tough decision because with surgery comes risk. In some cases, invasive treatment is not necessary.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . It can be difficult to determine the best surgical option when dealing with symptomatic focal patella cartilage ...

ST. LOUIS – No way was Rick Jones going to be a couch potato. An athlete and youth coach who works out regularly, Jones dreams of someday hiking the Grand Canyon. A painful, arthritic hip started to ...