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Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement
Daily dose of rivaroxaban cut risk of venous thromboembolism, study finds

Obese Patients at Greater Infection Risk After Hip Replacement
Those with BMI of 35 or more 10.5 times more likely to experience complications

Hip-Surgery Complications More Common in Obese Women: Study
Gender differences in fat distribution, metabolic response may explain poorer results

Health Tip: What Causes Bursitis?
Possible reasons for that pain in your hip

Health Tip: Having Hip Replacement Surgery?
Prepare before you head to the hospital

New Remedy Avoids Need for Total Hip Replacement
Younger, more active people benefit most, maker says

Preparation Brings Better Hip Replacement Outcomes
Medical exams, physical conditioning can help, studies show

It’s Hip to be Active
Even breaking your hip has a silver lining

Ceramic Hip Replacement
Said to last longer, especially in younger patients

Hip to the Task
Hip replacement costs vary state to state