A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement ...

Many doctors say it is too dangerous to perform the common surgeries on people with high body mass indexes, but patients say they are facing discrimination. By Gina Kolata The last time Alicia Kline ...

From aching knees to stiff hips, joint pain is something millions of Americans live with every day. For many, relief may come in the form of joint replacement surgery — an option that has evolved ...