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• Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Under 30 Years Who Have Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: Mean Follow-Up of More than 120 Months

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) primarily affects young adults, leading to femoral head collapse and secondary osteoarthritis. Treatments include joint-preserving surgery, which has been performed preferentially, especially for young adults, and joint arthroplasty, i.e., total hip arthroplasty (THA). Although advancements in implant materials have markedly improved performance, there are few data regarding implant survival and clinical outcomes in younger patients. This study aimed to assess long-term implant survival of more than 120 months and clinical outcomes in young ONFH patients undergoing primary THA.

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• Exercises and stretches for hip pain

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Hip pain can have a range of causes, from minor injury to chronic inflammation. In many cases, gently exercising and stretching the hips can help relieve pain and restore mobility.

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• Hip Abduction Exercises to Strengthen and Tone Your Body

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Hip abduction exercises help to strengthen the lower body to improve stability during everyday activities like walking, standing, or lifting and carrying heavy objects. Having strong hip abductors can help you avoid injury, reduce hip pain (caused by things like muscle strain and ligament sprain), and improve movement.

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• What Causes Buttock Pain and How to Relieve It

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Buttock pain can have several causes, including injuries, overuse conditions, and nerve compression. Because buttock pain can significantly impact your ability to sit, stand, or walk, it is important to determine the underlying cause, receive appropriate treatment, and prevent your condition from getting worse.

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• Surgeons demystify labral pathology in overhead athletes

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Since superior labrum lesions were first described in 1985 and the term “SLAP” lesion was coined in 1990, surgeons began to fixate on that region as a pain generator, especially in the overhead athlete population. In the wake of the burgeoning interest in superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) lesions and the surrounding region, the SLAP repair emerged as the preeminent surgical treatment. Widespread overemphasis on SLAP repair diminished when surgeons learned more about the biomechanics of the throwing athlete’s shoulder.

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• Q&A: How lunges, squats and holds can build stronger tendons and ligaments

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine. He studies the effects of exercise on bone, muscle and tendon health. In this Q&A, he discusses how intensive exercising after injury or when overweight can cause damage to ligaments and tendons. He also talks about the importance of integrating isometric or static exercises into our fitness routines.

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• Boost Your Mobility With These Gait Training Exercises

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Gait training exercises are movements designed to help improve strength, balance and coordination when walking. They may be part of a physical therapy program for a person recovering from a stroke, an injury, or surgery, as well as those dealing with a chronic condition that affects their ability to walk.

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• Pickleball Injuries and How to Prevent Them

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Pickleball has a reputation for being a casual sport, but it can be intense because it requires reactive and sudden movements. Many of its players are older adults, and sports injuries are common.

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• Should children get a baseline concussion test before they start junior sports?

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  Because the effects of concussion can be subtle and symptoms vary day to day, it can be difficult to make assessments of recovery. Research is also increasingly showing the brain is still healing after "clinical recovery," or the time by which concussion symptoms resolve. For these reasons, objective tests can be helpful to understand brain recovery and guide decisions on returning to sport.

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• Butt Bruise: Treatment and Healing

  Posted on: 02-Jan-2026

  A butt bruise occurs from direct trauma to the gluteal muscles of the buttocks. Forceful impact on a muscle causes damage to underlying blood vessels, muscle fibers, and sometimes bone resulting in bleeding underneath the skin.

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