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Are Outpatient Total Joint Replacements the Way of the Future?

If you had a joint replacement about 10 or so years ago, you may remember a long extended stay in the hospital following the procedure. It was not uncommon for patients to stay up to a week in a...read more


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Can Losing Weight Help Me Avoid a Joint Replacement?

The answer is, yes it’s certainly possible. It is a known fact that weight loss can significantly improve pain specifically related to joints. Why is this you ask? Well, the answer is simple. The more load you put on...read more


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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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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