Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Replacement

Big Femoral Head (BFH) Stemmed Prosthesis
   
There are a variety of conditions that can lead to hip joint deterioration resulting in pain, reduced range of motion and decreased quality of life. Those conditions include:
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Traumatic Arthritis
  • Non-Arthritic Trauma

As a treatment option, Dr. Rogerson may recommend total hip replacement surgery with a hip implant from Wright. Recent technology advances for hip surgery are the CONSERVE® Total Hip System with BFH® Technology, and the minimally-invasive PATH®  Technique.

For decades Wright had been the industry leader, pioneering new and better ways to address hip joint replacement - which is why Dr. Rogerson has put his trust in Wright. The prospect of hip replacement surgery is an important choice for all patients, so this information is provided as a resource to enable you to learn more about technologies and techniques of hip replacement surgery.

To learn more about this procedure, please visit the sections below. If you think you may be a candidate for BFH total hip replacement, please contact our office.

1) My Experience with Hip Replacement by Jimmy Connors.

2) Hip Anatomy.

3) Diseases of the Hip.

4) Total Hip Replacement.

5) Who is Wright?

6) Frequently Asked Questions.

 

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12/20/2006

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