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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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Tucson Medical Center's Expansion is 'a Big Operation'

March 16, 2012
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…
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Very Impressed with Dr. Baron and Staff
"On Feb. 13, 2012, I had spine surgery at TMC. My procedure was performed by Dr. Baron and his assistant Betty. They were very informative about what to expect. They both visited me daily to check on my progress. I was very impressed with my result..."
-  Julie ‚ Duncan
 

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.