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An estimated 40 million people suffer from one of 100 forms of arthritis. The most common causes of joint damage are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or trauma-related arthritis. These conditions can cause debilitating hip pain and stiffness as the joint surfaces are worn away by aging or destroyed by inflammation. Severe hip pain and stiffness can significantly limit your ability to move freely, work and enjoy life. When non-surgical options for treating hip pain are not successful, your physician might suggest hip replacement surgery. During this procedure, the worn out hip joint is replaced with an artificial ball and socket that are called prostheses. Approximately 375,000 Americans choose this treatment option every year, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This number is expected to increase 174 percent to 572,000 surgeries by 2030. If your doctor says that you are a candidate for total hip replacement, the orthopaedic specialists at St. Mark’s Hospital are qualified experts in several treatment options, including the following: In addition, St. Mark’s is the only hospital in Utah to provide the state-of-the-art, specialized surgical table and advanced imaging technology that facilitates both the traditional procedure and the newer approach. This equipment helps surgeons to accurately maneuver the hip and leg during surgery and ensures the accurate placement of the artificial hip joint while the patient is still in the operating room. |
