MedStar Health Blog

When severe hip pain doesn’t respond to medication, physical therapy, or lifestyle changes, total hip replacement surgery can be an effective option for lasting relief. Based on your current activity...

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in your knee that keeps it moving normally. When the ACL is torn, some patients need surgery to make the knee stable enough to return to their normal...

When nonsurgical treatments fail, hip replacement surgery can be an effective option for relieving pain and restoring mobility in adults with hip damage. Whether you need a hip replacement after a fa...

If you’ve ever felt a dull ache or pain in your shoulder, you may have experienced damage to your rotator cuff. Rotator cuff tears are common in both men and women, especially as you get older. ...

Historically, patients who needed spine surgery could expect a long recovery process, often with a week-long hospital stay. Today, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are helping patients...

Choosing whether to have breast reconstruction surgery—and whether to get implants or autologous reconstruction—is one of many decisions patients with breast cancer face.  Though the majority ...