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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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Exhaust Options Before Joint Replacement Surgery

December 21, 2011
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) acetaminophen, glucosomine and chondroitin nutritional supplements, cortisone injections and…
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Loose Body Removal

Loose bodies are another name for free floating pieces of debris in the joint. They are tissues that have torn away from their original location and move around the joint causing pain, swelling and locking. The Total Joint specialists at Tucson Orthopaedic Institute can perform a Loose Body Removal surgery to get rid of the floating material. Watch the animation below to see how this is performed.