While these are still major surgeries, new techniques and technologies are redefining them — and improving people's outcomes, explains Dr. Brandon Bukowski, an orthopedic surgeon at the Mayo Clinic ...

The official term for training prior to surgery is prehabilitation (prehab) and is often guided by a physiotherapist or strength and conditioning specialist. The goal is to limit the deterioration of ...

The redness was the first symptom, tinging Merrill Kelly’s right hand in August 2020. That’s weird, he thought, after noticing the color while writing something in his San Diego hotel room. He brushed ...

Hip replacement is one of the most common joint replacement surgeries in the United States. According to the American College of Rheumatology, surgeons perform over 500,000 hip replacement procedures ...

Two parents from Northwest Indiana were told by doctors that their son likely would not walk for weeks following major reconstructive surgery—then came the following day. Kaylee Maesch, 23, and Drey ...

DETROIT -- Alex Cobb walked off the mound after his last rehab outing Monday for Triple-A Toledo knowing he was done. He had tossed a scoreless inning despite three walks, a single and a stolen base, ...

DETROIT — Alex Cobb was at home in Arizona on Saturday when he arranged a video call with Detroit Tigers beat reporters. Cobb, fresh off an emotional few days of hard realizations, had news he wanted ...

When you have hip replacement surgery, your doctor will likely give you detailed instructions about what to do immediately afterward and while you recuperate at home. In general, there aren’t many ...

If you're among the 700,000 Americans undergoing knee replacement, a leading orthopedic surgeon says protecting your new joint starts before surgery. Matthew A. Varacallo, MD, MBA, FAAOS, is a ...

Once you pass 40, your body naturally starts to lose muscle mass at a faster rate. This process, known as sarcopenia, can sap strength, slow metabolism, and reduce mobility if you don’t actively fight ...

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

Former Denver Nuggets mascot Drake Solomon, who suited up as Rocky for three years, filed a lawsuit against team ownership, USA Today reports. Solomon sued Kroenke Sports & Entertainment on Tuesday in ...