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Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement

What is an Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement? In an Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement, the incision is made in the front of the hip. This is different than the traditional (or posterior approach) hip replacement, in which the...read more


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Rotator Cuff Tears and Rotator Cuff Repair

Do you have a rotator cuff tear ?  Many patients come in asking this question.  Do you understand what the rotator cuff is ?  The rotator cuff is actually a group of four muscles that allow you to move...read more


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Patient Spotlight: Running Marathons After Total Knee Replacement

Ever wonder if it is possible to run after a knee replacement? Below is an interview with Kip H. He is an extremely active man who has not slowed down one bit since having multiple joints replaced. In fact,...read more


Hip Pain

What is really causing my hip pain?

This is an age old question….. Is it my hip or my back that is causing my pain? It is something that we see all the time in clinic. The reality is, it can sometimes be fairly difficult to...read more


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What is PRP and How Can it Help Me?

What exactly is PRP? PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. During this procedure a small sample of blood will be drawn from your arm. This sample is then placed into a centrifuge and spun for about 5-15 minutes (depending...read more


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Patient Spotlight: Tennis After Bilateral Hip Replacements with Dr. Peter Hanson

Below is an interview with Dane C. He is a patient of Dr. Peter Hanson and had his left hip replaced in April of 2019 and his right hip replaced most recently in July of this year. He was...read more