Anatomy – Archives

• Ceramic Revolutionizes Hip-Replacement Surgery
  Four months ago, Sal Dassaro's left hip had deteriorated so badly, he couldn't play catch with his sons. Or walk straight. Or climb two steps at once.
  Author: Dr. Steven Stuchin - Date: 14/05/2006



• Hip Resurfacing Technology – Maintain Your Active Lifestyle
  Surgery using hip resurfacing technology is a boon for younger, more active patients requiring hip replacement. In patients with diseased hips, resurfacing technology provides the patient with a natural range of hip motion and allows them to return to previous activity levels.
  Author: Dr. Bharat Sharma - Date: 18/04/2005



• Ceramic Hip Prostheses – Longer Lasting Hip Solution
  In the traditional metal and plastic hip replacements, the plastic wears out slowly over time. As the plastic wears out, small particles of plastic debris are generated. This plastic debris triggers a response by your body which can lead to loosening of the implant over time. Plastic wear is quite slow - an average of 0.1 millimeters each year! However, even this tiny amount of wear generates millions of particles of wear debris. Ceramic hip prostheses have been developed in an effort to decrease the wearing out of hip implants.
  Author: Dr. Bharat Sharma - Date: 20/04/2005



• Total Hip Arthroplasty – Mini Incision, Many Benefits!
  Arthroplasty refers to a surgery done to repair the structural damage to a joint. The hip joint consists of two bony parts that are in contact with each other and produces movement at the hip. The integrity of the hip might be damaged by diseases such as osteoarthritis or by injury to the hip. Total hip arthroplasty replaces both the bony parts that come in contact at the hips through surgery, with artificial prostheses and re-establishes the integrity of the hip by artificial means.
  Author: Dr. Bharat Sharma - Date: 27/04/2005



• Hip Replacement Techniques – New Techniques, Less Discomfort!
  Several hundred thousand patients undergo hip replacement surgeries in hospitals every year. Recently, several new minimally invasive hip replacement techniques have come into the limelightfor hip implants. Most of these techniques emphasize on decreasing post-operative discomfort and quicker discharge from the hospital.
  Author: Dr. Bharat Sharma - Date: 01/05/2005



• Hip Replacement Information - Know The Details
  A hip replacement is considered the last option available to people suffering from excruciating pain in the hips due to arthritis or injury. If the pain affects the daily activities, the patient is considered for surgery. Hip replacement information is necessary for the full co-operation of patients in the surgery. Patients suffering from any unstable medical conditions are not good candidates for replacements. Conditions like stroke, paralysis and Alzheimer’s disease are a few hinderences for hip replacements. The surgeon should also collect information about any prior surgery on the hips.
  Author: Dr. Bharat Sharma - Date: 08/03/2005