Tag Archive for: Hip Replacement Surgery
Q&A: Total hip replacement, mini-posterior vs. direct anterior surgical approaches
How invasive is the mini-posterior approach? …
Frequent Reader Questions about Hip Replacement Surgery
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Since beginning my joint replacement blog several years ago, I have received many comments and questions from readers on a variety of subjects and personal experiences. For this post, I will use a Q & A format to share some of the most-frequently asked questions and concerns about hip replacement surgery (THR).
How Durable Are Hip and Knee Replacement Prosthetics?
Historically, hip and knee replacement surgery was performed to treat severe arthritis in those aged 65 and older. The common belief was that a prosthetic joint usually would last for 10 years, then wear out or loosen requiring more surgery.
Top Five “Need-to-Knows” about Hip Replacement Surgery
The latest statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control…