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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… 

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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… 

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Is Age a Consideration for Joint Replacement?

Joint replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces damaged joint parts with artificial pieces, or prosthetics. The artificial joints are typically made from metal, ceramic, and/or plastic materials. These artificial pieces replace the damaged joints so that the body can function normally again. Some common places for joint replacement surgery are the knee, hip, shoulder,… 

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Minimally Invasive Surgery vs Open Surgery

Doctors are always finding new ways and methods to improve patient outcomes, and answering questions of how they can advance surgery to improve your experience as a patient. More specifically, how can your recovery time be faster? Lastly, can there be less scarring and less pain after your operation? When compared to minimally invasive surgical… 

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Recovering from Joint Replacement Surgery

Have you experienced pain and stiffness that was so extreme that you had trouble with your mobility? Your joints being injured or not working properly could cause those symptoms, and more. Joints can be damaged by arthritis, degenerative conditions, or injuries. Arthritis or simply years of use may cause a lot of wear and tear… 

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