Posts Tagged ‘anterior hip replacement’
Innovations in joint replacements make surgery safer and more effective
Joint replacements are some of the most common orthopedic surgeries. In the United States, nearly 800,000 people get a knee replacement and almost 550,000 get a hip replacement each year. As people continue living longer, these procedures will become even more common. For years, researchers have been developing and perfecting joint replacement techniques and technologies.…
Read MoreNew hip and knee replacement methods get you back on your feet sooner
More than a million people undergo hip and knee replacement surgery each year. Though these procedures have become common, they are not all created equal. Your surgeon’s technique and the technology they use play a major role in how you’ll feel in the days and weeks after your procedure. At Inova, we use advanced joint…
Read MoreHip replacement at Inova Fair Oaks brings renewed energy and pain relief to local outdoorsman
A Good Sport An avid hunter and fisherman, Scott Wills looks forward every year to the warmer months when he can venture out into the wilderness to hunt and fish. But last year, the 57-year-old restaurant manager wasn’t sure he would be able to pursue his outdoor passion for the first time in years. “I’d…
Read MoreDirect anterior total hip replacement now available at Inova Fairfax Hospital
Get Hip Inova Fairfax Hospital is pleased to offer osteoarthritis patients Direct Anterior Hip Replacement closer to home Traditionally, total hip replacement procedures have resulted in relief from arthritis pain. Unfortunately, lengthy recovery times and numerous post-surgery precautions, including limitations on how far the hip can bend, have been part of the package. Today, the…
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