Hip joint replacement is a surgical procedure where the physician will surgically remove a painful hip joint that has been damaged by arthritis and replace it with an artificial joint. This is usually done when all other treatment options have failed to provide appropriate relief for the individual. The goal of the treatments is to […]
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Osteoarthritis of the hip joint can lead to severe pain and interfere with the quality of life for sufferers. Thanks to advancements in medicine over the past 20 years the afflicted can now have hip replacement surgery with an excellent outcome. Arthroplasty of the hip, or hip resurfacing arthroplasty is accomplished by removing a considerably
If you suffer from hip arthritis, a hip replacement may be an answer to your pain and discomfort. There are several types of hip implants. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the different types before you have to make the decision to have a hip replacement. Hip replacements are the most common
A knee replacement surgery can restore function to those that suffer from knee joint degeneration. When knee replacement surgery is performed, the surgeon will cut away all damaged bone from the thigh, shin and kneecap. This damaged bone will be replaced with a artificial joint. Artificial knee joints have come a long way from the
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Hip replacement surgery is a treatment option considered for individuals who suffer from joint damage secondary to osteoarthritis, trauma or other debilitating conditions. While a hip replacement was once only considered after an individual reach the age of 50, today technology has improved to the extent that this surgery is a consideration for those even
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Hip arthritis is also called wear and tear arthritis or degenerative joint disease. The protective cartilage is slowly worn away in the hip joint. Eventually, bare bone is exposed in the hip joint, causing a variety of symptoms. Hip arthritis generally affects people over fifty years of age. Those that are overweight will have a
Today individuals have the option of considering joint replacement when osteo arthritis or trauma has damaged the joint to the point where movement becomes unbearably painful. Shoulder replacement surgery may be considered if pain keeps an individual from activities they enjoy or makes daily living activities very difficult. The shoulder joint is considered one of
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Minimally invasive hip replacement is a relatively new surgical technique that has been done by a small number of surgeons within the past few years. A minimally invasive technique is done slightly differently by each of these surgeons. Basically, the techniques uses a smaller in length surgical incision. The well-known hip replacement surgical procedure generally
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Total joint replacements are commonly performed at the knee, hip and shoulder. Less commonly other joints such as the elbows, wrists, ankles and fingers are replaced. Some of the complications which effect individuals who undergo any of these total joint replacements are discussed below. Because these are complicated and intricate surgeries, all surgeries are done
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Hip replacement surgery is a type of surgery that is done mainly on arthritic persons with joint damage at the hip joint. This surgery is mainly performed on the elderly who have undergone other types of pain management treatments. It is performed on those whose lifestyle and activity level are diminished. If you are still
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