By Connor Hart The Food and Drug Administration said hip replacement surgeries that use Zimmer Biomet's CPT Hip System result in a higher risk of thigh bone fracture. The agency on Tuesday said ...

Dr. McCoy says sometimes the hip socket can develop abnormally. He performed an osteotomy on Ava—essentially re-aligning the bone. He advises people that if pain is persistent to get it checked out.

Both re-directional and incomplete osteotomy techniques uniquely change acetabular coverage and volume when used for correction of acetabular dysplasia of the hip, according to recently presented ...

An osteotomy is a surgery that cuts bone to restore more normal alignment. In the hips and knees, this can realign the leg and improve gait and as well as reduce pain. Also, when knee or hip ...

The new Drill Stop Kit from Zimmer Dental is designed to facilitate bone-level depth control, thereby reducing chair time and enhancing surgical confidence during osteotomy procedures, according to ...

Doctors may also perform an osteotomy on the hip, such as to treat hip dysplasia. In comparison, these can take 6 to 12 weeks to heal.

The surgery can help treat problems affecting various joints, including the knee, hip, spine, and jaw. Osteotomy may also help treat conditions such as osteoarthritis or spinal deformities.

Periacetabular osteotomy is surgery to correct a dislocated hip (hip dysplasia). Usually, this condition has been present since birth. We explain what to expect.

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Zimmer Holdings ZMH, -4.18% said Wednesday that it has received an approvable letter from the Food and Drug Administration for its ceramic hip replacement system.