Naples Orthopedic Surgeon - Dr. Robert J. Zehr » arthroplasty

Advancements in hip replacement surgery yield improved outcome

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:56:46 +0000

A hip that is painful as a result of osteoarthritis (OA) can severely affect your ability to lead a full, active life. Over the last 25 years, major advancements in hip replacement have improved the outcome of the surgery greatly. Hip replacement surgery (also called hip arthroplasty) is becoming more and more common as the population of the world begins to age.

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Sling or Surgery? What's Best for Dislocated Shoulder?

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:23:50 +0000

One of my rugby buddies is going to have surgery for a shoulder dislocation. My shoulder has dislocated three times since I first injured it last season. I haven’t had surgery and don’t even know if I was given the option. Should I have surgery?

In a recent study of people under 30 years old with a shoulder dislocation, arthroscopy surgery was compared to the more traditional approach of slinging the shoulder. Nearly everyone who chose surgery had an excellent return to strength and movement without having a future dislocation. Most of the sling-only patients had another dislocation within the year. Share your concerns with your orthopedist.

Loosening socket most common reason for failure of shoulder arthroplasty.

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:10:55 +0000

What’s the most likely thing to go wrong with a total shoulder arthroplasty?

The most common reason total shoulder arthroplasties fail is loosening of the glenoid, or socket, component. Sometimes the new socket doesn’t line up right, or it may loosen, move, or even dislocate. Loosening occurs in about 10 percent of cases.