Hip
The hip joint is the largest weight-bearing joint in the human body. It is also referred to as a ball and socket joint, and is surrounded by muscles, ligaments and tendons. Any injury or disease of the hip can adversely affect the joint's range of motion and your ability to bear weight.
Common hip procedures and conditions treated at Salem Orthopaedic Surgery include:
Hip Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure performed using a special instrument called an arthroscope to diagnose or treat a hip problem.
Hip Replacement
During a revision hip replacement, some or all of the parts of a previous hip replacement are removed and replaced with new implants.
Anterior Hip Replacement
This innovative procedure involves making an incision at the front of the hip instead of going through the buttocks or the side of the hip. It is also referred to as "muscle sparing" surgery because no muscles are cut, enabling a quicker return to normal activities. Click here to learn more about Anterior Hip Replacement.
Posterior Hip Replacement
During a posterior hip replacement, the surgeon makes the hip incision at the back of the hip close to the buttocks.
Revision Hip Replacement
During a revision hip replacement, some or all of the parts of a previous hip replacement are removed and replaced with new implants.
Hip Fractures
Hip fractures occur near the hip in the upper part of the femur or thigh bone. Types of hip fractures include:
Subtrochanteric Hip Fracture
A break between the lesser trochanter and the area approximately 5 centimeters below the lesser trochanter.
Femoral Neck Fracture
A break in the neck of the femur, the region just below the ball of the hip joint.
Hip Bursitis
Bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of bursae, small, fluid filled sacs that are located in joints throughout the body, including the hip.
Osteoarthritis
The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage in the joint becomes damaged and worn out, causing pain, swelling and stiffness.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition characterized by thinning and weakening of the bones, which can lead to an increased risk of fractures, most commonly in the hip, wrist or spine.
Hip Synovitis
Hip synovitis is a condition in which there is inflammation of the synovial tissues surrounding the hip joint, causing hip pain.
Avascular Necrosis in Adults
Avascular necrosis is a condition that results from lack of blood supply to bone tissue, leading to bone death.
Total hip replacement surgery; including anterior hip replacement, an innovative new approach to hip surgery
Complex hip revision surgery
Total Hip Replacement Surgery
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Anterior Hip Replacement
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Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery-AAHKS Video
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Dr. Dominic Peters brings a new procedure to our region called anterior hip replacement. Currently performed by about 20% of orthopaedic surgeons across the country, this innovative procedure involves making an incision at the front of the hip instead of going through the buttocks or the side of the hip.
Dr. Peters performs the anterior surgical approach to reach the hip socket, one of the body's largest joints, without cutting through major muscle groups. This type of hip replacement does not require splitting or dividing muscles and tendons from the femur - the longest bone in the body - in order to access the hip joint. Because the major muscle groups of the hip are largely left untouched, this surgery is considered to be muscle sparing.
Study results have shown that many patients recover quicker, have less post-operative pain, discontinue use of a cane or walker sooner, and return to their normal walking pattern earlier. Because the major muscle groups remain intact, many people don't need to limit their movements during their recovery period and can perform daily activities like bending over or crossing their legs.
For those who are not candidates for the anterior hip replacement, our physicians offer an alternate surgical approach to replace a hip that has been damaged by arthritis, a fracture or other condition.
For more information, call Salem Orthopaedic Surgery at 330-332-7840.
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