Latest Techniques in Joint Replacement: The Anterior Hip Approach for Relieving Pain
May 23, 2012
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Please enjoy the latest orthopedic news, current events, regional health events, and achievements representing Tucson Orthopaedic Institute's commitment to excellence. We've highlighted practice information as well as news coverage demonstrating our dedication to leading edge technologies and community involvement.
About Our Doctors and Patients
| 12/6/2011 |
Patient Spotlight: Anthony Rivera
It was slated as one of the biggest games of the season and it was a game that Bisbee High School running back, Anthony Rivera, would never forget, but for very different reasons than just the final score. October 1, 2010 started like any other football game, the ball was kicked-off to Rivera, who caught the ball and began to run. Trying to avoid a tackle, he cut sideways and was not hit, but was taken down by the sudden pain in his knee. Anthony instantly fell to the ground and remained immobile until help could be administered.…more |
| 8/15/2011 |
Hospital for Special Surgery Alumni Profile: Jon Wang, MD
Jon B. Wang, MD, has led an interesting life with unique experiences and opportunities that have taught him to appreciate and enjoy every day. He was born in 1941, in Kweiyang, China, in a Buddhist temple that had been converted to a hospital during World War II. His father was a London-educated physician of Chinese descent while his mother was an adventurous lady from South Carolina who had been invited to teach at Yenching University.…more |
| 8/3/2011 |
Zeiller Receives NMC's Perioperative Physician of the Month Award
The OR staff at Northwest Medical Center presented the August 2011 Perioperative Physician of the Month Award to Dr. Steven Zeiller because of his commitment to NMC's values of Teamwork, Excellence, Safety, Integrity, Service, and Humanity.…more |
By Our Doctors
| 4/25/2012 |
Post-Operative Foot & Ankle Helpful Hints
You just had surgery on either your foot or ankle, or possibly both. These are some helpful hints to best manage your pain, swelling and discomfort after the procedure. Any procedure is a big procedure, so please do all that you can to take the best care of yourself after the surgery, and thus ensure the best possible outcome after your surgery.…more |
| 11/1/2011 |
Operation Walk in Vietnam
I recently volunteered to go to Hanoi, Vietnam with the non-profit medical service organization, Operation Walk. This was the first trip I took with this organization; I was the only doctor from Tucson Orthopaedic Institute and I did not know anyone from the team beforehand. I simply contacted their group in Los Angeles and asked to become apart of this trip.…more |
| 8/8/2011 |
Don't Ask, I'll Tell
When patients come to see me, frequently I see a surprised look in their faces. There are not many physicians in a wheel chair. I was injured skiing in late March of 2004 in the White Mountains. Although, I was a good intermediate skier, sloppy snow conditions led to me landing on my head. Initially after my injury, I was not able to move my legs, arms, and hands.…more |
In The News
| 5/9/2012 |
Total Joint and Spine Surgeries Offered
Northwest Medical Center's (NMC) Total Joint and Spine Surgery programs have each earned a Disease Specific Care Certification and a Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission, a national accreditation and certification organization.…more |
| 4/28/2012 |
Construction Eases Off in 3-Year TMC Project
Construction work that has congested Tucson Medical Center for the better part of three years got a little lighter this week. The hospital opened a new and much-needed 600-space parking garage on the west campus Thursday, and conducted tours of its partially completed 78-foot tower. Next up: finishing the four-story tower, which will be for surgery and orthopaedic patients. The TMC Orthopaedic and Surgical Tower is expected to open in April 2013.…more |
| 3/16/2012 |
Tucson Medical Center's Expansion is 'a Big Operation'
As soon as he said it, Mike Letson, a member of the TMC HealthCare Communications Team, was a bit embarrassed by his inadvertent pun. In his enthusiasm while giving a tour of of Tucson Medical Center's towering new addition, he blurted out: "For a city like Tucson, this is a big deal. We don't see many buildings like this going up, it's a big operation."…more |
| 2/16/2012 |
TMC Marks Milestone in Building of Addition
Tucson Medical Center held a "topping out" ceremony Wednesday afternoon to mark completion of the strong steel skeleton for a four-story hospital addition that opens in 2013.…more |
| 2/15/2012 |
TMC Celebrates New Building Progress
Tucson Medical Center held a "topping out" ceremony Feb. 15 to celebrate completion of the steel skeleton for a new four-story addition.…more |
| 12/31/2011 |
Treating Arthritis: Making Gains Against The Pain
Although there are 100 types of arthritis, and many forms of treatment, research is getting us close to significant improvements in care. Here are some of the local developments that offer hope. Arthritis is America's number one cause of disability, costing the U.S. economy more than $128 billion a year.…more |
| 12/21/2011 |
Exhaust Options Before Joint Replacement Surgery
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) acetaminophen, glucosomine and chondroitin nutritional supplements, cortisone injections and rooster cartilage — yes, rooster cartilage — may help avoid the need for hip and knee joint replacement surgery.…more |
| 10/27/2011 |
2nd Annual Surgeons vs. Chefs
The second annual 'Surgeons vs. Chefs - Pumpkin Carving Contest' brought together surgeons from Tucson Orthopaedic Institute and chefs from local restaurants to test their carving skills and raise money to benefit TMC for Children, Children's Miracle Network. The event was hosted by Embassy Suites Tucson-Paloma Village and drew in great support from the community.…more |
| 10/1/2011 |
TMC Turnaround from Turmoil to Profit and Innovation
In 2007, Tucson Medical Center was in turmoil. TMC was under investigation for nearly 40 complaints where 22 violations were found - nearly seven times the amount of complaints filed against any other Tucson-area hospital at the time. It faced an $18 million loss and much of the organization's leadership had left, including the CEO and CFO. The board had a plan to put the troubled hospital on the market.…more |
| 8/11/2011 |
Prickett on Becker's List of 65 Outstanding Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists
Chicago - Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review is pleased to announce the inclusion of Dr. William Prickett on its list: "65 Outstanding Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists." The physicians on this list were selected based on their expertise in shoulder surgery, leadership positions, excellent research and reputation among other shoulder specialists.…more |
| 8/5/2011 |
TMC Expansion Looking to Revolutionize Orthopaedic Care
There's even more to the massive west campus construction projects being undertaken at Tucson Medical Center. The projects will total around $100 million and include a four-story tower and a 632-space parking garage as well as new roads and entrances. When completed it will be a dedicated orthopedic center to serve what hospital officials say is a growing need in the community.…more |
| 7/26/2011 |
Anterior Hip Replacements are the Future: 5 Points from Dr. Edward Petrow
A growing number of joint replacement surgeons are beginning to perform hip replacement surgery using an anterior approach instead of the traditional posterior approach because of the benefits it has for the patient as well as the provider. It can be safely performed on many patients, as long as they have a low risk of fracture and normal anatomy. Edward Petrow Jr., DO, an orthopedic surgeon at Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, discusses five points on performing anterior hip replacements and what it can mean for the future.…more |
| 7/12/2011 |
TOI Research Center: Innovators in Orthopaedics
The Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Research Center was first established in 1997. It's mission was re-defined in 2002 to concentrate on implementing clinical research studies by major pharmaceutical and device companies, as well as investigator initiated projects for interesting clinical problems. Since then, the TOI Research department has completed over 100 clinical trials and has helped bring to market many new and promising drugs, devices, and procedures in the musculoskeletal field (orthopaedics). Our Research team presented its results at over 40 local, national, and international meetings in the form of scientific abstracts, posters, and podium presentations.…more |
