Recent studies have cast doubt over the perceived benefits of hip resurfacing versus total hip replacement, and the studies may indicate that hip resurfacing could have a higher risk for complications ...

MASON CITY — Hip resurfacing, an alternative to a total hip replacement, is now available for active men under the age of about 60 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, health officials announced. The ...

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 ...

Hip replacement surgery can be a life-changing decision for those suffering from chronic pain, reduced mobility, or deteriorating hip conditions. With advancements in medical technology, several ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Recreational runners who undergo hip resurfacing, an alternative to a total hip replacement, may be able to return to the sport after surgery, according to a recent study ...

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 ...

Dear Doctor K: My hip has bad arthritis, and my doctor says I need either a hip replacement or something called “hip resurfacing.” Which one is better? Dear Reader: I once had to ask myself that same ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- One of the biggest demands in medicine today is hip replacements. But, a different kind of hip procedure, called Birmingham hip resurfacing, may be a good option for active ...

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 ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: My hip has bad arthritis, and my doctor says I need either a hip replacement or something called "hip resurfacing." Which one is best? DEAR READER: I once had to ask myself that same ...