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Cartilage coats the outside surface of your bones to allow the bones to glide smoothly at the point where they meet (the joint). It also provides cushioning to absorb shock and avoid joint injuries ...

A hip surgery procedure called subchrondroplasty may benefit young and active people with hip problems. It is minimally invasive and preserves the joint’s natural function. Hip surgery techniques and ...

Though hip joint problems can cause pain on the outside of the leg, many people say they feel the pain more in their groin. Hip joint pain also tends to be worse after weight bearing, or after ...

Hip health is often overlooked until movement becomes a daily challenge. For many individuals, a noticeable limp can signal underlying issues that might require intervention, such as a hip replacement ...

Hip pain when walking has various causes that affect the bones, joints, tendons, or hip joint muscles. Diagnosis and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 65-year-old woman and have had pain in my right hip for more than a year. I have a normal body mass index. My general practitioner diagnosed trochanteric bursitis and ...

Want to reach 60 or even 70 years of age without experiencing hip joint problems? According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, it's getting harder all the time. More than 193,000 hip ...

It’s no surprise hip pain is a common problem in teenage athletes. Between constant growth spurts and activity levels at an all-time high, sometimes the hip joint has a hard time working properly.

Patients often come to me and state that they have “hip” pain. Many times they point to their buttocks area or even the outer (lateral) portion of their upper thigh. There are many misconceptions as ...