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Follow on Google News | Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Offers Traditional Hip Replacement Surgery AlternativeAnterior Hip Replacement Procedure Minimizes Pain and Shortens Recovery Time
By: Al Stevens Using a state-of-the- AOA surgeons were the first in Arizona to perform the procedure and recently completed their 450th hip replacement using the special table, also known as the OSI-Pro-FX Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Table. It is the only surgical table designed exclusively for hip and knee arthroplasty. The OSI-Pro-FX table allows AOA surgeons to simply work through the natural interval between the muscles, leaving the most important muscles for hip function - the gluteal muscles that attach to the pelvis and femur - undisturbed, providing patients with the least invasive procedure available and faster recovery time. “The most important benefit of this approach is that no muscle is cut during the replacement procedure, thereby shortening a patient’s recovery time,” said Dr. Douglas Hartzler of Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway. Dr. Hartzler used the anterior approach on Elva Atherton, a Yuma resident who had struggled with a bad hip for years. “The pain had become excruciating,” Previous experience helped guide Atherton’s decision – she had helped her mother recover from a traditional hip replacement many years ago and realized the benefits of the anterior approach almost immediately. “I had dealt with the traditional approach and could see how this made sense,” she said. “It took my mother almost a year to recuperate but I was up and on my feet the next day.” With its unique capability to position the leg, the OSI-Pro-FX table enables AOA physicians to replace the hip through a single incision, without detachment of muscle from the pelvis or femur. The OSI-Pro-FX table allows for a positioning option not possible with conventional tables and interoperative x-ray ensures precise placement of the hip. The result is reduced pain, less muscle trauma, a lower risk of dislocation and a shorter hospital stay. “I was walking without the benefit of a cane the next morning,” said Jack White, a physically-fit Paradise Valley resident who opted for the surgery in April 2008. “Five days later, I walked a mile and a half.” Dr. Hartzler said more and more patients are asking for the procedure as they learn the benefits of the shorter recovery time. “Since the time needed to build up the surrounding muscles is eliminated with this procedure, patients can return to their regular activities more quickly,” Dr. Hartzler said. “Who doesn’t need that in today’s fast-paced world?” Jean Armstrong traveled from Yuma to Phoenix to have the anterior hip procedure performed by AOA’s Dr. David Ott. She was in the hospital for a little over two days and said that within two months she felt as good as new. “I lived with so much pain,” Armstrong said. “When Dr. Ott first examined me, he was surprised I was still walking. Now I move around without even thinking about the hip replacement.” For more information, please call 602.631.3161 or visit www.aoa.md. ABOUT ARIZONA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES AT GATEWAY Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway is committed to excellence by pledging to provide the highest quality of orthopedic care possible. Along with the treatment of immediate or chronic problems, top-rated and board-certified orthopedic surgeons strive to integrate the doctrine of prevention in all treatment plans as a way to alleviate possible future difficulties. Contact : Al Stevens Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Phoenix, Arizona 85008 480.235.1770 al@stevenspr.com http://www.aoa.md End
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