Hip disorders can be painful and disabling and cause disruption to everyday life. If you are finding that your hip condition or pain is getting worse, or that symptoms have not improved with nonsurgical treatment methods, hip replacement surgery may be the best solution. Advances in hip replacement surgery and greater knowledge of human anatomy have led to surgical techniques becoming increasingly precise, joint implants are designed better than ever before, and surgery being less and less [Read More]
Hip Replacement
Reasons for Hip Replacement Surgery
There are more than 300,000 hip replacement surgeries performed every year in the United States, and that number is increasing as techniques and prosthetics get better and better. The hip is one of the larger joints in the human body, and the hips provide vital mobility and support between the torso and the legs – so when your hip is in severe or chronic pain, it can be debilitating. The hip joint is formed by the acetabulum socket – which is the outer edge of the pelvis – and the rounded femo [Read More]
The Benefits of Using Custom Personalized Implants for Your Hip Replacement
The population in the United States is aging, and older Americans still want to remain active and athletic well into their retirement years. So, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the number of hip replacements performed has been growing steadily along with this aging population. In fact, over the course of one-decade hip replacement procedures grew more than twofold, from 2000 to 2010. The average age for elective hip replacement is 66 years, with the most common factor leading to t [Read More]
