Osteonecrosis (also known as avascular necrosis or aseptic necrosis) is the death of an area of bone. Bone is living tissue that needs a blood supply to survive. When the blood supply is disrupted or ...

ST. LOUIS - SuperPath is a new technique for total hip replacement that is less invasive than the typical procedure. With this procedure, you don’t have to dislocate the hip out of the socket, making ...

Dr. Brett Himmelwright from the OIP joined us on the show to talk about SuperPath Hip Replacement and how it differs from other types of hip replacement surgery’s. Dr. Himmelwright also discussed the ...

Total hip replacement is routinely recommended for severe hip osteoarthritis, but data from randomized trials are lacking regarding comparison of the effectiveness of this procedure with that of ...

Hip replacement surgery, or hip arthroplasty, is a common procedure that can improve mobility and decrease pain in a hip joint that’s no longer functioning properly. The American College of ...

A hip replacement is a common surgical procedure that a surgeon will perform to treat a damaged hip joint. The operation involves replacing the joint with an implant, or a prosthesis. Hip replacement ...

Recovery time after hip replacement surgery varies from person to person. However, most people can resume light activities within 3 to 6 weeks of surgery. People may need to avoid certain activities, ...