Latest Techniques in Joint Replacement: The Anterior Hip Approach for Relieving Pain
May 23, 2012
Join Dr. Bowers as he explains the most current technology in Total Hip Replacements and how it can relieve joint pain caused by arthritis…
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Bragging Rights!
"Thanks Dr Parseghian,
You and I have pretty serious bragging rights. You did a great job of replacing my knees and I did the necessary rehab. I’m now enjoying the benefits. It is pretty amazing that that I was able to hike to the summit of Mount ..."
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Randy Creeger ‚ Tucson
Basal Joint Surgery
| Basal Joint Surgery removes and rebuilds the basal joint, joint between the thumb and fingers, caused by pain from arthritis or other factors. A Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Elbow, Hand, & Shoulder surgeon cuts out the lower portion of the thumb metacarpal and also removes the trapezium bone at the base of the thumb. Then a tendon graft, taken from another part of the patient's own wrist or arm, is placed into the joint space to act as a new cushion for the basal joint. Click on the animation below to see a step-by-step process. |
