Category Archives: Procedures

Hip Fracture Treatment with Surgical Screws

Hip Fracture Treatment with Surgical Screws The hip is a ball-and-socket joint, where the socket portion is the pelvic bone and the ball portion is the femur. The ball or “head” of the femur is held together inside the socket so that the hip can function properly. Unfortunately, this means that when force is applied […]

Hip Hemiarthroplasty (Bipolar)

Hip Hemiarthroplasty (Bipolar) Hip Hemiarthroplasty (Bipolar) Sometimes, when a person experiences a hip fracture, the head of the femur becomes separated from the shaft. This is called a femoral neck fracture and it can be very painful and needs immediate medical attention. In some cases, the head of the femur is either too damaged to […]

Hip Hemiarthroplasty (Unipolar)

Hip Hemiarthroplasty (Unipolar) Hip Hemiarthroplasty (Unipolar) When a person is in need of a hip replacement, there are several options for surgical procedures. One of these is hip hemiarthroplasty, which is not a total hip replacement. This type of surgery only replaces the “ball” part of the ball-and-socket hip joint, whereas total hip replacement replaces […]

Partial Hip Resurfacing (Wright)

Partial Hip Resurfacing (Wright) Overview This surgery replaces the diseased and damaged parts of the femur (thigh bone) with a metal ball component. Damaged Bone Removed After the femur is separated from the hip socket, the damaged area is removed. The ball is reshaped to fit the femur implant. Component Attached A metal ball component […]

Revision Hip Surgery

Revision Hip Surgery Overview This surgery replaces worn artificial hip parts and damaged bone with new metal, plastic or ceramic components. The new components restore normal hip joint stability. Osteotomy First, the femur is separated from the pelvis, and the worn artificial parts are removed. To remove the old femoral component, the bone around it […]

Revision Hip with Allograft

Revision Hip with Allograft Overview Revision hip is performed to replace worn artificial hip parts and damaged bone with new metal, plastic or ceramic components. Several revision options are available, chosen based on the condition of the patient’s bones. This animation will show multiple revision techniques. Endosteal The Endosteal technique may be used if the […]

Total Hip Replacement

Total Hip Replacement Total Hip Replacement Hip problems are one of the most difficult and painful things to deal with, as the hips are so central to walking, sitting, bending, and most movement. Total hip replacement can be a great solution to hip pain, but many patients are concerned about total hip replacement recovery. With […]

Total Hip Resurfacing

Total Hip Resurfacing Overview This surgery replaces diseased and damaged portions of the hip with implants designed to restore function to the hip joint. Damaged Bone Removed After the femur is separated from the hip socket, the damaged area is removed. The ball is reshaped to fit the femur implant. Socket Cleaned Damaged cartilage and […]