I was excited to see Jane Brody’s New York Times article this month on anterior approach hip replacement surgery - especially since it is one of my own surgical specialties. Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle is one of only two centers in the Pacific Northwest offering this technique, performing the minimally invasive hip replacement surgery for the last 4 years. We’re able to offer this innovative approach to nearly all of our patients who have arthritis of the hip severe enough to warrant surgery. Patients benefit from the reduced risk of complications and dramatically increased rate of recovery following the procedure. To learn more, visit: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/09/health/09brod.html

New procedure offers patients quicker steps to recovery
and makes small incision surgery an option for more patients

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