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What is minimally invasive hip replacement?
Hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful modern orthopedic surgical procedures. (Orthopedics is the branch of medicine dealing with bones.) Hip replacement surgeries use modern biomaterials. Biomaterials are synthetic or partially synthetic materials that are used to take the place of parts within the body. Use of these modern materials has allowed hip replacements to last well in appropriately selected patients. However, pain and other side effects associated with the surgical procedures remain a concern for many people.
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Hip replacement
A hip replacement involves replacing your hip joint with an artificial version. The hip joint&nbsp,is a ball and socket joint. A hip replacement provides a long-term solution for worn or damaged hip joints, which can cause severe pain and loss of mobility. Read more on
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Hip replacement
Hip replacement is surgery for people with severe hip damage. When you have a hip replacement, the surgeon removes damaged cartilage and bone from your hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts. This can relieve pain, help your hip joint work better, and improve your walking and other movements. Your doctor may recommend it if you have hip damage and pain, and physical therapy, medicines and exercise don't help. The most common problem after surgery is hip dislocation. Because a man-made hip is smaller than the original joint, the ball can come out of its socket. The surgery can also cause blood clots and infections. After a hip replacement, you might need to avoid certain activities, such as jogging and high-impact sports. Read more on
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Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement - Your Orthopaedic ...
Minimally invasive hip replacement allows the surgeon to perform the hip replacement through one or two small incisions. Patients usually have less pain ... Read more on
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Less Invasive Hip Replacement information on MedicineNet.com
Mar 18, 2011 ... Finding the right surgeon and asking the right questions can help determine if minimally invasive hip replacement is right for you. Read more on
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Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement - Mini Hip Replacement Surgery
Mar 26, 2007 ... A new technique in orthopedics is called a minimally invasive hip replacement. This 'mini hip replacement' uses two small incisions, ... Read more on
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ORLive, Inc.: Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
New York City- Chronic and severe hip pain due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or a severe fracture can be debilitating and keep you from the ... Read more on
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Questions and Answers about Hip Replacement
In recent years, some surgeons have begun performing what is called a minimally invasive, or mini-incision, hip replacement, which requires smaller ... Read more on
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Zimmer Minimally Invasive 2-Incision Hip Replacement Getting ...
Mar 3, 2006 ... WARSAW, Ind. (August 5, 2003) –Hip pain sufferers now have a minimally invasive alternative to total hip replacement that is making surgery, ... Read more on
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Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most successful modern orthopedic procedures. (Orthopedics is the branch of medicine dealing with the bones.) Knee replacement surgeries use modern biomaterials. Biomaterials are synthetic or partially synthetic materials that are used to take the place of parts within the body. Use of these modern materials has allowed knee replacements to last well in appropriately selected patients. However, pain and other side effects associated with the surgical procedure remain a concern for many people. In particular, people are concerned about the uncomfortable physical therapy that is often required after knee replacement surgery to regain muscle strength and mobility.
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Hip replacement
Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing a diseased hip joint and replacing it with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis. Hip prostheses consist of a ball component, made of metal or ceramic, and a socket, which has an insert or liner made of plastic, ceramic or metal. The implants used in hip replacement are biocompatible meaning they're designed to be accepted by your body and they're made to resist corrosion, degradation and wear.
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Esophagectomy - minimally invasive
Minimally invasive esophagectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the esophagus, the tube that moves food from your throat to your stomach. After it is removed, the esophagus is rebuilt from part of your stomach or part of your large intestine. Most of the time, esophagectomy is done to treat cancer of the esophagus.
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Prostate resection - minimally invasive
Minimally invasive prostate resection is surgery to remove part of the prostate gland, to treat an enlarged prostate. The surgery will improve the flow of urine through the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder outside of your body. It can be done in several different ways. There is no incision (cut) in your skin. See also: Benign prostatic hypertrophy Simple prostatectomy Transurethral resection of the prostate
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Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive
Heart bypass surgery creates a new route, called a bypass, for blood and oxygen to reach your heart. It helps fix problems caused by coronary artery disease (CAD), in which the arteries that lead to your heart are partly or totally blocked. Minimally invasive coronary (heart) artery bypass can be done without stopping the heart and putting a patient on a heart-lung machine. See also: Coronary bypass Angioplasty and stent placement
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Mitral valve surgery - minimally invasive
Blood that flows between different chambers of your heart must flow through a valve. This valve is called the mitral valve. It opens up enough so blood can flow from one chamber of your heart (left atria) to the next chamber (left ventricle). It then closes, keeping blood from flowing backwards. Mitral valve surgery is surgery to either repair or replace the mitral valve in your heart. Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is done through much smaller incisions (cuts) than the large incision needed for open surgery. See also: Mitral valve surgery - open
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Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasive
Blood flows out of your heart and into the aorta through a valve. This valve is called the aortic valve. It opens up so blood can flow out. It then closes, keeping blood from flowing backwards. Aortic valve surgery is done to either repair or replace the aortic valve in your heart. An aortic valve that does not close all the way allows blood to leak back into your heart. This is called aortic regurgitation. An aortic valve that does not open fully will restrict blood flow. This is called aortic stenosis. Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery is done through much smaller incisions (cuts) than the large cut needed for open aortic valve surgery.
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Prostate laser surgery
Prostate laser surgery is a minimally invasive procedure to treat urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). During prostate laser surgery, a laser is used to remove prostate tissue that blocks urine flow.
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Uterine artery embolization
Uterine artery embolization is a minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids. In uterine artery embolization also referred to as uterine fibroid embolization a doctor uses a slender, flexible tube (catheter) to inject small particles into the uterine arteries, which supply blood to your fibroids and uterus. The goal is to block tiny vessels that lead to your fibroids, starve the fibroids and cause them to die.
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Scrotal masses
Most scrotal masses require minimally invasive treatment or no treatment at all, but some require more-serious procedures.
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Adrenalectomy
As with any minimally invasive surgery, there will be some discomfort after surgery.
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