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What is hip resurfacing?
Hip resurfacing is an alternative to total hip replacement
for younger, active patients. It involves removing the cartilage
from the surface of the femoral head and replacing it with
a metal cap. Patients, physicians and physical therapists
are seeing quicker recoveries, less pain, earlier and more
aggressive rehabilitation, and increased range of motion with
this technique.
How is hip resurfacing different from
total hip replacement?
With total hip replacement, both the neck and head of
the femur (thigh bone) are removed and replaced with prosthesis.
The resurfacing technique, however, spares much of bone by
removing only the cartilage from the head of the femur and
replacing it with a metal cap. Because the bone is spared,
the patient can still be a candidate for a more traditional
artificial hip 20 or 30 years in the future if need be.
Who is a candidate for hip resurfacing?
The resurfacing technique is a good option for younger,
active patients in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s who would otherwise
be likely to wear out a total hip replacement in their lifetime.
Some medical conditions may prevent you from being a candidate
for the resurfacing option. For a complete evaluation and
to find out more about this procedure, ask your family physician
for a referral and schedule an appointment with one of our
orthopedic surgeons.
How experienced is Sauk Prairie Memorial
Hospital in hip resurfacing?
Our orthopedic surgeons were among the first in the state
to be trained in hip resurfacing. Our first hip resurfacing
surgery was performed in April 2006 and we have performed
several since. The product we use for the procedure gives
the patient the advantage of jumbo metal-on-metal for greater
durability and range of motion. It also allows for less bone
removal than other resurfacing systems and is expected to
go cementless in the near future, which is preferred for younger,
active patients.
How can I get more information about
hip resurfacing?
If you would like to request more information about hip
resurfacing, please call 608-644-3000 and our service representatives
will assist you.
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X-ray of hip resurfacing
How can I schedule an appointment?
Simply call to schedule an appointment with the orthopedic
surgeons trained in hip resurfacing at either of the following
clinics:
Orthopedic
Associates
35 Prairie Avenue, Prairie du Sac, 608-643-2471
Diana
L. Kruse, MD
208 Phillips Blvd., Sauk City,
608-644-0109
X-ray of total hip replacement
To learn more about Sauk Prairie Memorial
Hospital & Clinics' orthopedic
services, click here.
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