Hip Implants

Hip replacements are on the rise in America, with the number of procedures almost doubling over the past 10 years. Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway is meeting that demand with a minimally invasive procedure that reduces pain and cuts recovery times by up to three months.   Using a state-of-the-art operating table and intraoperative x-ray, the Phoenix-based orthopedic surgeons group has patients walking the same day as surgery and returning to full mobility within 2-8 weeks, instead of the typical 2-4 months needed after traditional surgery.   AOA surgeons were the first in Arizona to perform the procedure and recently completed their 450th hip ... Read Full Story

The trunk and the legs are connected mechanically at the large ball and socket joints of the hips. The acetabulum, the large rounded and deep hip socket with a cartilage rim, neatly covers the similarly shaped femoral head, the ball at the top of the thigh bone. This is a stable joint with deep structure and strong stabilisers. The surfaces of the hip joint are covered by an almost friction-free material called articular cartilage which allows movement to occur easily under stress, a vital ability in this joint. The greatest weight is taken in the roof of the socket and the uppermost part of ... Read Full Story

Hip replacement surgery is second only to knee replacement surgery when it comes to the number of procedures performed. Surgery is indicated when the patient has reached a point where pain is no longer within the threshold of tolerance and mobility has been severely restricted. In a hip replacement procedure, damaged parts of the hip are replaced with artificial implants. Generally, only parts of the hip are replaced. However, a total hip replacement is a major procedure. So, it is a big decision that needs to be taken carefully and with due consideration. A normal hip replacement surgery lasts for 1-2 hours. An incision ... Read Full Story

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Repeat hip replacement surgery was not an easy task in earlier days. However, with the introduction of the latest medical Orthopedic tool hip replacement surgery has been made easy. Read Full Story

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This article describes the importance of balance and how we lose it if we don't use it. This is especially important for people who've had total hip replacements. Read Full Story