According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 450,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. Improvements in joint replacement surgical techniques have made both knee and hip replacements extremely successful surgeries with good patient outcomes. One technique that has been around a while but is gaining in…
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What is Direct Anterior Hip Replacement?
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9 Most Common Sports Injuries in Children
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there are more than 3.5 million sports injuries in children each year. All sports carry a risk of injury and while there are steps you can take to prevent sports injuries, these common injuries still may occur. Often sports injuries in children can be treated with Rest, Ice,…
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9 Trampoline Safety Tip to Prevent Injuries
Trampolines are popular among children, teens and adults. However, they can also be dangerous, especially if you do not pay attention to trampoline safety. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (via AAOS), around 300,000 trampoline injuries are medically treated each year in the US. The most common causes of trampoline injuries are: Falling…