Perhaps one of the scariest things a doctor can tell you is that you need surgery. However, nowadays, there are minimally invasive surgeries available to patients, which can take away much of the intimidating parts of surgery. However, every surgery has a recovery phase — even minimally invasive surgery. How Long Is The Recovery Phase…
Hip Replacement Surgery
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…
Facts on Joint Replacement Surgery
The body is an amazing machine, but it can break down due to injury and overuse. Thanks to advancements in medical materials and surgical techniques, joint replacement surgeries are now being done in greater numbers than ever before. The most common full joint replacement surgeries are done on the knee, hip, and shoulder. And with…