GLP-1RAs are associated with greater annualized total hip bone loss in patients without diabetes, driven primarily by weight loss.

Your hip joints are ball-and-socket joints positioned where your thigh bone meets your pelvis. The hip joint is involved in many types of movement. It is also one of the largest joints in the body, ...

A new study finds that eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to weaker bones and a higher risk of hip fractures.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 300,000 Americans aged 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures each year. The major health issues come in the wake ...

Learn more about why hip fractures can be so deadly for elderly patients.

A doctor may recommend hip surgery if you don’t experience symptom relief from more conservative options or if you have a sudden and serious injury. Hip surgery is one of the most common kinds of ...

A hip surgery procedure called subchrondroplasty may benefit young and active people with hip problems. It is minimally invasive and preserves the joint’s natural function. Hip surgery techniques and ...

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that fuses (attaches) two or more vertebrae together. It’s usually done to reduce pain and improve the stability of the spine. While it can be a helpful procedure ...

Hip pain when walking can occur for many reasons. These include damage to the muscles, tendons, bones, or nerves around the hip and chronic conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis. A person can ...

A hip pointer is a term that covers a variety of hip pains caused by an impact on the hip. Athletes are typically among those who contend with hip pointers. With appropriate rest and recovery, though, ...