ECATUR - Jennifer Overfield has ditched her state parking placard, which identified her as disabled. She now parks on the far side of parking lots. Overfield, 53, had her second hip replaced with ...

When it comes to arthritis in the hip joint, patients no longer have to grin and bear it. Instead, hip implants replace damaged natural bearing surfaces with artificial ones in order to alleviate pain ...

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Months after getting a ceramic hip replacement, some patients may be startled to find their artificial joint starts squeaking. Not everyone who gets a ceramic fitting will end up getting one that ...

India PR Distribution New Delhi [India], October 24: Hip problems caused by arthritis, injury, or aging can make everyday life painful and difficult. Dr. Dibya Singha Das at OrthoOne explains that ...

Ceramic materials are good candidates for medical implants thanks to stellar biocompatibility and resistance to wear. Alumina, zirconia, and other ceramics have successfully withstood the harsh ...