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Total hip replacement Surgery is the procedure of choice for patients with debilitating arthritis of the hip. During surgery, the old hip is removed then replaced by a prosthetic component. Arthritis, simply put, is the wearing away of the smooth lining of the hip joint called cartilage. How does one get arthritis? It may be the result of the natural aging process, some form of hip dysplasia, chronic inflammation, or an injury. As the cartilage is destroyed, you may experience pain and decreased range of motion. Conservative treatment usually involves some combination of physical therapy, medications, or injections. If your pain and dysfunction persist, then you may want to discuss total hip replacement surgery with your doctor. The primary goals of hip surgery specialists are to treat your pain, restore your motion, and return you to your active lifestyle in a safe and comfortable fashion.
 Total hip replacement is a common operation with a very high success rate. It is important to remember that it is a major operation and a thorough medical evaluation prior to surgery is required. Current prostheses are made of a combination of metals, plastic, or ceramics. Our surgeons are specifically trained in the use of state-of-the-art instruments and surgical techniques that optimize your prospect for a durable, long-lasting hip. Large femoral ball diameters, minimally invasive approaches, ceramic and metal bearings are just a few of the technologies in which our surgeons maintain their expertise. It is our mission to customize your surgery by selecting the components that best fit your level of activity and lifestyle goals.
Our specially trained surgeons can perform total hip replacement surgery without cutting a muscle. Muscles are gently spread apart in-line with their fibers in such a way that we no longer require true detachment. The benefits of these surgical techniques provide the potential for less pain, more stable hips, and shorter recovery times. Early hip replacement surgical approaches involved the use of incisions 8-10 inches long, detachment of crucial muscles, and osteotomies (bone cuts for better visualization). Evolution of our surgical experience and technological advances largely obviated the need for osteotomies, but muscle detachment and division was still routinely used.
Therapists have received specialized total hip replacement training of the highest quality. Each therapist will personally design a customized exercise program that will assist you in swiftly reaching your activity goals. Pre-operative teaching classes, post-operative rehabilitation protocols designed specifically for total hip replacements, and outpatient rehabilitation centers of excellence all provide for an unmatched recuperation experience. |
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