Hip osteoarthritis causes severe pain and may require artificial hip joint surgery. A Japanese university and a company have developed a long-lasting artificial joint, offering hope to many patients.

is a surgical procedure that is performed to replace damaged cartilage in the hip joint. The operation involves removing the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I understand that the Food and Drug Administration has approved an artificial cartilage (Cartiva) for arthritis. If worn-out cartilage can be replaced, it should be a real game ...

This new material also proved it was just as resistant to wear and tear as the real thing when rubbed against natural ...