Why Does a Hip Replacement Dislocate?
Although this surgery has become routine, there are still people who worry about dislocation after the surgery. Dislocation is a rare occurrence, but it does happen. In this video, Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon discusses why this occurs and tips on how to prevent it.
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Anterior Hip Replacement?
Some of the causes of hip pain are arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis or a hip fracture. These conditions may require a patient to undergo total hip replacement if medication and therapy are not viable options.
Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery Facts to Know
Anterior hip replacement surgery is a medical procedure of replacing the hip joint with a prosthetic implant (hip prosthesis) with minimal disruption and invasiveness to the body. In contrast to other hip-joint replacement surgery techniques, the anterior approach intrudes less on the surrounding muscles using smaller incisions and less dissection of soft-tissues.
How Old is Too Old for Hip Replacement Surgery?
How is too old for hip replacement surgery or a total hip replacement? Is there an age when orthopedic surgeons won’t recommend this surgery for their patients? In this video, Dr. Dan Albright from the Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic discusses age limitations on receiving total hip replacement surgery.
What Is The Best Hip Replacement Surgery?
Hip replacement surgery is an invasive orthopedic procedure where the damaged hip bone along with some soft tissue and muscle is removed and replaced with an implant. The operation relieves pain and improves movement helping patients resume their normal daily activities.
What are My Alternatives to Hip Replacement Surgery?
If you have hip pain, hip replacement surgery is not usually the first course of action. In this video Dr. Dan Albright from the Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic in Raleigh, NC discusses what you should do before considering surgery.
What Does It Feel Like When You Need A Hip Replacement?
There are signs a patient may experience that indicate hip arthritis or an impaired hip joint which should be treated by hip replacement surgery.
Factors that Influence Hip and Knee Replacement Outcomes
Hip and knee replacement is one of the most widely performed surgical procedures in the world.
2 Scoring Methods That Help Evaluate Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes
After a patient has undergone hip replacement surgery, two tools can be used to measure the function and pain the patient is experiencing. These scoring methods are The Harris Hip Score (HHS) and The Oxford Hip Score (OHS).
How to Choose a Hip Replacement Surgeon
If you are suffering from a degenerative hip condition, you may decide to get elective hip replacement surgery at some point. Having a well-experienced surgeon increases the likelihood of a successful surgery.
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