Paul Thomas Freudigman, MD

08/19/2026

Hip Arthroscopy is Associated With Increased Risk of Total Hip Arthroplasty Failure and Increased Resource Allocation in Middle-Aged Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients.

Hip arthroscopy (HA) rates continue to increase. Many HA patients will eventually develop osteoarthritis necessitating total hip arthroplasty (THA). Presently, there is limited, conflicting literature on the correlation between preceding HA and subsequent THA outcomes. The purpose of this study was....

08/12/2026

Hip Abduction Exercises to Strengthen and Tone Your Body.

Strengthening your hip abductors can prevent injuries and improve mobility. These exercises focus on moving the leg outward to effectively engage and tone the muscles around the hip.

08/05/2026

7 Things That Can Make Your Knee Give Out.

Knee instability can be caused by different issues, including ligament tears, arthritis, and nerve damage. It may be the only symptom you have, or your knee may also hurt, pop, bruise, or swell.

07/27/2026

Surgeon decision-making and implant selection in primary total knee arthroplasty: association of training, experience, and robotic-assisted surgical innovation with implant selection.

Implant selection in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains a critical yet variable aspect of surgical decision-making, associated with both patient characteristics and surgeon-related factors. With the increasing integration of surgical innovations such as robotic-assisted techniques, unders...

07/20/2026

Rates of Total Joint Replacement in the United States: Future Projections to 2020 2040 Using the National Inpatient Sample.

Significant increases in use of THA and TKA are expected in the United States in the future, if the current trend continues. The increased use is evident across age groups in both females and males. A policy change may be needed to meet increased demand

07/13/2026

Hip Stress Fracture Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment.

Hip stress fractures, frequently affecting runners, result in pain during physical activity. Discover the symptoms, causes, and treatment options to address this condition.

07/06/2026

Exercises to Help With Hip Tendonitis.

Exercises for hip tendonitis focus on reducing pain and enhancing mobility by strengthening the hip flexors. These targeted movements help prevent future irritation and improve overall hip function.

07/04/2026

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Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.

06/29/2026

Chondromalacia Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain.

Chondromalacia patella, often called runner's knee, happens when cartilage under the kneecap deteriorates.1 Exercises that strengthen leg muscles and improve flexibility can help relieve the pain associated with this condition.

06/22/2026

Supported training improves injury prevention, new study shows.

Serious knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in women's and girls' football, can be reduced through using injury prevention training, according to a new study by La Trobe University researchers.