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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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Total Joint and Spine Surgeries Offered

May 9, 2012
Northwest Medical Center's (NMC) Total Joint and Spine Surgery programs have each earned a Disease Specific Care Certification and a Gold…
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"It has been 6 months since surgery on my spine. I had literally been in pain for 20 years before that. A youth of surfing and racing dirt bikes, followed by a career of moving safes and installing banking equipment left my back a disaster. I had been..."
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ACL: Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft

During sports-related activity, like pivoting or landing on the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) may suddenly tear. To repair this type of knee injury, the Total Joint and Sports Medicine experts at Tucson Orthopaedic Institute may choose to perform an ACL: Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft. This involves removing part of the patellar tendon to replace the torn ACL. View the animation below to see the full procedure.