Hip surgery is a procedure where the hip joint is either replaced or reinforced using a prosthetic implant due to some type of degeneration or damage. This surgery generally is conducted to eleviate pain and discomfort due to a structural incapacity of the hip to support regular general activites.

HIP REPLACEMENT

(Also known as Hip Athroplasty), has been done since the late 1800's. It entails cutting off the femur head and replacing it with a prothetic head which is then secured into the femur bone.

Total hip replacement is most commonly used to treat Osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, rhemutoid arthritis, protrusio acetabuli and hip fractures/damage. The replacement surgery is most often recommended for patients only once traditional physical therapy and main management techniques have been tried unsucessfully.

HIP RESURFACING

Hip resurfacing differs from a traditional hip replacement by the fact that instead of cutting off the femor head, the surgeon can implant a prothetic around it to create additional support. This procedure has been done in other countries since the late 1900's and was only recently approved (2007) by the FDA in the United States. It is available to the majority of patients, however some conditions may restrict the availability depending on the surgeons discretion and experience.

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Arthroscopy (Knee/Shoulder)

A surgical procedure used to visualize, diagnose and treat knee or shoulder joint disorders. This procedure consists of the surgeon making a small incision and inserting a lens under the skin. The surgeon then uses his findings, along with either an MRI, an exray or CT scan to diagnose and treat the patient. This is usually required for patients with meniscal (cartilage) tears, impingement syndrome, rotator cuff injuries, recurrent dislocations, inflamed lining (synovium), to remove loose bone fragments or to repair torn ligaments.

Knee replacement surgery consists of a surgical procedure that removes a damaged knee joint and replaced it with an implant to recreate the ability for range of motion. This is usually done by replacing the ends of the femur bone and the tibia with implants that work together, as well as placing a secure implant behind the knee cap surface if necessary.

This surgery is most often recommended to patients whose knee joints have been damaged by either injury, progressive arthritis, trauma, or other destructive diseases of the joint, causing severe pain, stiffness and limited mobility. The most common reason for this surgery is severe osteoarthritis.

ACL Repair/Reconstruction

ACL reconstruction surgery uses a graft to replace the ligament. The most common grafts are autografts using part of your own body, such as the tendon of the kneecap (patellar tendon) or one of the hamstring tendons. Another choice is allograft tissue, which is taken from a deceased donor.

Meniscal Repair

A meniscus tear is a common injury to the cartilage that stabilizes and cushions the knee joint. The pattern of the tear can determine whether your tear can be repaired.

Rotator Cuff Repair

A surgery to repair a torn tendon in the shoulder. The procedure can be done with a large ("open") incision or with shoulder arthroscopy, which uses small button-hole sized incisions.

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Spine

Spinal surgery is most often performed to alleviate pain, numbness/ tingling/weakness, restore nerve function, replace degenerative spinal discs, repair spinal trauma, recouperate normal range of mobility or to prevent abnormal motion of the spine causing similar issues. Although there are many types of surgeries that can be done, the most commone ones are disc repair (Discectomy), bone removal (Foramenotomy) with possible Laminectomy, disc replacement or spinal fusion.

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