The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. As the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body, its structure allows for fluid movement. Whenever you use the hip (for ...

There was a time in life—let us call it “youth”—when each time we had a pain, we knew what caused it. Twisted a knee in yoga class. Sprained an elbow playing tennis. Shin splints from dancing all ...

There are many reasons why a person might experience hip pain. But some issues, like arthritis, hip fractures and bursitis, are common among women. Some women report “hip pain” that is really ...

As women enter menopause, hormonal changes can lead to unexpected joint and muscle pain, often mistaken for arthritis. Understanding these unique challenges allows for better, non-surgical treatment ...

“Some women can experience hip pain due to osteoarthritis, which is more common in menopausal women.. “There is also ...

Hip preservation surgery focuses on maintaining optimal movement of your hip joint. We are here to help you keep your quality of life in spite of hip pain or hip joint degeneration. At University of ...

Osteoarthritis is not often talked about as a women’s health issue – but women are more prone to the disease than men. Doctors at UPMC want women to know that pain doesn’t have to be part of the aging ...

Results from a recent multi-center, randomized, controlled trial demonstrate that testosterone gel does not improve physical function compared to exercise alone in older women recovering from a hip ...