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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Hip replacement
  1. Hip Replacement (National Library of Medicine)  
    Hip replacement is surgery for people with severe hip damage. The most common cause of damage is osteoarthritis. ... therapy, pain medicines, and exercise haven't helped, hip replacement surgery might be an option for you. During ...
  2. Hip Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... include rest, medicines, physical therapy, or surgery, including hip replacement.
  3. Knee Replacement (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is knee replacement surgery? Knee replacement surgery is a surgery to replace parts of your knee joint with new, artificial parts. You may need a ...
  4. Osteoarthritis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, sometimes called OA, is a type of arthritis that only affects the joints, usually in the hands, knees, hips, neck, ...
  5. Osteonecrosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Osteonecrosis is a disease caused by reduced blood flow to bones in the joints. In people with healthy bones, new bone is always replacing old bone. In osteonecrosis, ...
  6. Pulmonary Embolism (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... including Cancers Heart diseases Lung diseases A broken hip or leg bone or other trauma Hormone-based medicines, such as birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy. Pregnancy and childbirth. The risk is highest ...
  7. Knee Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or ...
  8. Klinefelter Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the symptoms. Treatments for KS may include: Testosterone replacement therapy Surgery to remove or reduce breasts Physical, ...