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Surgical approaches used for hip replacement
Total hip replacement has become one of the most common and most successful types of orthopedic surgeries. Nearly 500,000 hip replacement surgeries are done in the United States every year. While hip replacement surgery is largely standardized, there are variations in surgical techniques.
What Should I Expect from a Double Hip Replacement?
Most of the time, hip replacement surgery is performed on one side of the hip (unilateral). But sometimes, hip replacements are done on both sides of the hip (bilateral). Read on to learn more about double hip replacements, what the procedure is like, and what to expect afterward.
6 Expert Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
If you’re a runner, you know that hitting the pavement can take a heavy toll on your body. From runner’s knee to shin splints, an injury can sabotage your training or worse — it can take you out during the first leg of a competition for which you’ve spent months training.
Tough Guy' Mentality Keeps Athletes in Denial About Pain
A culture of toughness and resilience is encouraged among elite college rowers, but it can keep them from reporting injuries, a new study finds.
5 Reasons You May Feel Shaky After Working Out
It’s common to feel shaky after a vigorous workout. This can happen for several reasons, but it’s usually not a cause for concern. Still, it’s important to know the difference between what’s normal and what’s not.
