Hip pain affects every part of your day, whether you are walking or getting out of bed in the morning. For many Little Rock residents, chronic hip pain can make their favorite activities hard to enjoy. If you are considering hip replacement surgery in Little Rock, you may have questions about what to expect. …
Hip Replacement
How Long Does It Take to Walk Normally After a Total Hip Replacement?
The first question that comes into everyone’s mind after a hip replacement is: “When can I start walking?” Total hip replacements certainly sound like an operation after which you’ll have to stay in bed for a long time, but it isn’t as daunting as it might sound. Although you can walk immediately after a hip…
An Overview of Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgery that involves the extraction of damaged sections of your hip joint and replacing them with artificial pieces. The artificial pieces (prostheses) are typically composed of metal, ceramic, or sturdy plastic. Hip replacement reduces pain and enhances the function of the hip. This surgery may be…
Treatments for Hip Pain
Hip pain affects millions of Americans, and it can be caused by injury or disease – especially arthritis. People who have pain in the hip often try self-care by way of resting, taking pain medications, and alternating cold and heat therapy on the affected hip. If these home remedies do not improve your hip pain,…
Exactech Announces Successful First Hip Replacement Surgery with New Alteon Cup® and XLE® Liner
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 27, 2019)—Exactech, a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products for extremities, hip and knee, announced today the successful first surgery using its recently-cleared Alteon® Cup and XLE® Liner. Orthopaedic surgeon and member of the Alteon Cup design team, William Hefley, M.D., of Bowen-Hefley Orthopedics in Little Rock, Ark., performed the first…