An anterior hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which damaged bones in your hip joint are replaced with an artificial hip (total hip arthroplasty). Other names for the procedure are minimally ...

Total hip replacement is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures in the U.S., but debate continues around the best surgical approach. During a recent presentation hosted by Becker’s ...

This article was written for our sponsor, Cape Fear Valley Health. The word is getting out that a hip replacement that starts with an incision from the front (anterior) instead of a more typical back ...

Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing damaged bone and cartilage in your hip and replacing it with artificial parts. During a total hip replacement, your ...

For individuals with chronic hip pain, a hip replacement can offer a new lease on life. While you might be tempted to jump right back into an active lifestyle, it's best to take it slow. It's also ...

Joel Matta, MD, pioneered the anterior approach for total hip replacement in the United States in 1996, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip disorders at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., ...