Huntington Memorial Hospital Advances Total Joint Replacement Surgery, Adding the Navitrack(R) Navigation System

ORTHOsoft Inc., announced March 1 205 that Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA is the first California hospital to purchase its Navitrack(R) Navigation System. With this addition, Computer-Assisted Surgery (CAS) is now available to patients in Southern California seeking the most advanced and affordable technology in orthopedic knee and hip replacement surgery.

Huntington Memorial Hospital has the area's highest level of experience in the field of joint replacement. Each year, its orthopedic surgeons carry out hundreds of knee and hip replacement procedures, and its expertise helps ensure good outcomes for patients.

With the addition of the Navitrack Navigation System, Huntington Memorial Hospital will further advance patient care. CAS aids, enhances and facilitates the much sought-after minimally invasive surgery (MIS) because it acts as an extension of the surgeon's eyes and hands. The Navitrack Navigation System helps surgeons operate more effectively through a smaller incision.

Surgeons at Huntington Memorial Hospital who use Navitrack CAS applications will have access to real-time data that allows for greater precision when positioning hip and knee implants. For some patients, surgery with an ORTHOsoft system can lead to less tissue damage during surgery and smaller scars. The result is potentially quicker recovery, less pain, and the restoration of quality of life.

Navitrack CAS solutions combine industry-leading technology with a surgeon's skill, simplifying the surgical procedure while helping to improve the outcome of knee and hip replacements. Successfully in use since 1995, ORTHOsoft's Navitrack systems continue to advance the way surgeons perform total joint replacement surgery, and the company's new Sesamoid(TM) system represents one of the most significant advancements in the field.

"In the next five years, all hip and knee replacement surgeries will be done with computers -- this puts Huntington Memorial Hospital at the forefront," commented Dr. Paul K. Gilbert, M.D., of Huntington Memorial Hospital.

"CAS brings new and improved options to patients who are considering joint replacement surgery," reported Dr. Gilbert. "The Navitrack Navigation System enables greater accuracy, resulting in more successful surgeries, increased longevity of prosthetic devices and increased levels of safety for patients."

Huntington Memorial Hospital's orthopedics department includes expert staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques; it offers patients the most comprehensive orthopedic care available in the San Gabriel Valley. The hospital's commitment to providing individual attention and ensuring patient satisfaction is heightened by its addition of CAS with the Navitrack Navigation System.

Patients who wish to learn more about the Navitrack Navigation System or to find a local surgeon who utilizes the Navitrack Navigation System can call the Navitrack toll-free number at 1-888-754-3970 or visit http://www.gettingbackontrack.com.

Also see; total hip replacement.

About The Author:

Jeff Nagel is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.hip-replacement-care.com. He has been working in the medical rehab field for more than a decade. Keeping up to date with techological advancements he has become a self appointed expert.