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,…
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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…
Tagged With: Hip Injury, Hip Pain, Hip Replacement Surgery, Hip Surgery, joint replacement, orthopedic surgery
Can Stem Cell Therapy Help with Hip Pain?
If you suffer from hip pain, you are not alone. As people are living longer and staying more active, arthritis of the hip is a common condition. It is estimated that 28 million Americans are currently living with osteoarthritis. As weight-bearing joints, hips are one of the most common joints to develop osteoarthritis, or “wear…
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Injuries and Conditions Causing Hip Pain
At any age, hip pain can make it uncomfortable to perform everyday tasks such as walking, sitting, standing, or climbing stairs. Hip pain can also keep you from playing sports and leading an active lifestyle. Your hip is the joint where your thighbone (femur) joins your pelvis. There are two main parts to the hip:…
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Tagged With: chronic pain, Dr. Bill Hefley, Hip, Hip Injury, Hip Pain, osteoarthritis, repetitive use injuries, sports injuries
What Can I Do to Postpone Hip Surgery?
When is it time to take the plunge and get hip surgery? Talking to your doctor about your options should be your first step. You can discuss your opportunities to relieve pain, increase mobility, and hopefully improve your quality of life. Keep in mind that hip pain may not necessarily need surgery if it’s strenuous activities…
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