Category: Hip

Rapid Recovery: Timeline After Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Surgery

Richard A. Sweet, M.D. (Retired 2022)

Advances in minimally invasive surgery and pain management techniques have provided a recovery timeline after total joint surgery that is dramatically improved over past experience. With new pain management techniques the patient is very comfortable in the immediate postoperative period.

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Large Head Total Hip Replacement: Frequently Asked Questions

Robert A. Goodin, M.D.

Total hip replacement surgery should be considered in any patient of any age when pain in the hip joint itself becomes disabling. Ninety percent of patients who undergo total hip replacement surgery have the diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Other common diagnoses include rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, as well as some congenital hip deformities.

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Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients

Robert A. Goodin, M.D.

As the average age and life expectancy of the population has increased, so has the prevalence of hip fractures. Intracapsular hip fractures, also known as femoral neck fractures, as well as intertrochanteric femur fractures are the two most common patterns of hip fractures.

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Contemplating My Arthritic Hip a Personal Reflection

Richard A. Sweet, M.D. (Retired 2022)

A few years ago my wife and I took a warm weather winter vacation with several couple friends. Among our week’s activities, the guys, as usual, played several rounds of golf. It was at the end of that week that with all the right hip pivoting required of the golf swing I noticed for the first time soreness in my hip.

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The Anterior vs Posterior Hip Replacement Does the Surgical Approach Really Matter?

Richard A. Sweet, M.D. (Retired 2022) Kate S. Hamilton, PA-C

Total hip replacement (THR) surgery has evolved into a highly successful procedure with tremendous advances in biomaterials and surgical techniques. Metal alloys now used are much more durable. The plastic socket liner of the cup is more wear resistant and thus longer lasting.

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