I recently talked to friend of mine about choosing a surgeon for his upcoming total hip replacement. Which doctor is best to perform his hip replacement? Often we choose surgeons based on a vague reputation or advice of a friend. A true gauge is hard to come by. Here are a few words of advice:Continue Reading »
While many surgeons say no to resuming a running program after a total hip replacement, others say you can do so depending on the bone quality and the prosthetic materials used to replace the worn hip joint. In surgery, the damaged cartilage and bone are removed and replaced with metal, plastic or ceramic joint surfaces.Continue Reading »
I recently spent a morning meeting and observing the staff at Dr. Bryan Kelly’s office at Hospital for Special Surgery as part of the Center for Hip Pain and Preservation. He performs several types of hip arthroscopic surgeries that attempt to preserve the existing hip structures in an effort to delay the need for hipContinue Reading »