The Hana Table is a specialized surgical table designed specifically for the anterior hip approach. It allows the surgeon to safely perform the surgery and helps to minimize complications. The hip is exposed by splitting the space between two muscles, allowing me to perform the surgery without cutting any muscle.
Read Full ArticleA total hip replacement has two components, the acetabular (cup) and the femoral implants (thigh bone and ball). Early attempts at hip replacement were made as far back as 1891 using ivory, and the first hip replacement using metal components was in 1940.
Read Full ArticleBy conservative estimate over 54 million Americans have a formal diagnosis of arthritis and more than 50% of people over 65 years of age have been diagnosed with arthritis. It is a leading cause of disability and suffering in the US.
Read Full ArticleWound vac technology is a dressing that has battery powered suction (vacuum) to aid in the wound healing process. It places a constant suction power on your incision site. The dressing is applied under sterile conditions in the operating room and remains in place for 7 days.
Read Full ArticleThe length of hospital stay after knee and hip replacement surgery has been steadily decreasing over the last 3 decades. There have been a variety of factors influencing this treatment. Improvements in surgical technique, pain management, and implant design help make earlier hospital discharge possible.
Read Full Article“Anterior” is a medical term used to describe a location on the body more towards the front. Posterior describes a location more towards the back. An anterior approach means that the incision is in the front of the hip joint, near the location of your front pants pocket.
Read Full ArticleThe wrist is made up of two large bones and many small bones. The small bones of the hand (carpal bones) can be fractured (and some may require surgery) but are not discussed here. The main bones of the wrist are
the radius and ulna. Typically in a wrist fracture both of these bones are broken, however the radius is of paramount importance as it bears over 70% the weight of forces through the wrist.
Patients who are at low risk for developing blood clots are typically placed on 325 mg (regular) Aspirin once daily till 6 weeks post op. Patients with bleeding risks may be place on a baby Aspirin (81 mg) instead. Patients at higher risk for blood clots may be placed on more aggressive blood thinners such as Plavix, Coumadin, Xarelto, or Eliquis for varying lengths of time.
Read Full ArticleThe length of hospital stay after knee and hip replacement surgery has, over the last several years, decreased significantly. Reasons for this include concerns regarding costs and attempts to keep those costs down.
Read Full ArticleA healthy joint requires balance between molecular signals regulating homeostasis, damage, restoration and remodeling. This balance involves balance among different tissues such as cartilage, bone, synovium, ligaments, tendons and menisci. Different factors are able to improve the maintenance of a healthy joint that has been damaged or strained.
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