As an orthopedic surgeon, I’ve noticed a growing trend: more and more people are undergoing joint replacements at younger and younger ages. Patients in early middle age — and even some in their 20s and 30s — are increasingly opting for hip replacement surgery. For these patients, who are more active than the typical hip … Continue reading How hip replacements are helping young people stay active longer
Joint pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain. Many people experience aching joints, especially in the knees or hips, and assume it’s a natural part of aging. But there may be an underlying cause — your weight. Think of your body like a car. Over time, the tires on your car … Continue reading Why your weight matters when it comes to hip and knee pain
When you’ve got hip pain, diagnosis can be complex. Interactions of the various muscles, tendons, ligaments, vessels and bones need to be thoroughly examined to determine the source. But a new, high-tech wearable device developed by researchers at Baylor Scott & White Health and led by Hal D. Martin, DO, an orthopedic surgeon on the … Continue reading How a high-tech device could diagnose joint disorders
Breaking a hip is life changing, both for patients and families. But there are many options available to patients who suffer from a hip fracture. Though older people are at higher risk of hip fracture due to weakened bones (osteopenia or osteoporosis) or balance issues, broken hips can happen to anyone. According to the Centers for … Continue reading What you need to know about a broken hip
As the population is aging, more orthopedic doctors are beginning to see more patients who need hip surgery to replace arthritic hip joints. The newest method to replace a hip, which some orthopedic surgeons have adapted, is called anterior hip replacement. Anterior hip replacement is a procedure in which a surgeon removes the arthritic hip by … Continue reading Anterior Hip Replacement: A New Route for a New Hip
