CARA WALTHER is a M.D. and Orthopedic Surgeon providing hip surgery services in KETCHUM, ID. CARA offers Hip Replacement, Hip Resurfacing and sees patients for consultations, second opinions, and surgical treatment of hip conditions.
Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeons are specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of hip conditions. With 5 years of residency training and often additional fellowship specialization, they perform hip replacements, hip resurfacing, arthroscopic labral repairs, and complex revision hip surgery.
Ready to address your hip pain? Reach CARA WALTHER directly at (541) 410-5081 to schedule your hip consultation in KETCHUM.
Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) removes the damaged ball-and-socket joint and replaces it with prosthetic components made of metal, ceramic, or polyethylene. The femoral head is replaced with a metal or ceramic ball on a stem, and the acetabulum is lined with a new cup. Over 450,000 hip replacements are performed annually in the US with a 95%+ satisfaction rate.
Hip resurfacing preserves more of the natural femoral bone by capping the femoral head with a metal shell rather than removing it entirely. The acetabulum receives a metal cup similar to total hip replacement. This bone-conserving approach is typically reserved for younger, active patients with good bone quality who want to maintain a more natural hip feel.
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Costs vary by provider, insurance, and case complexity. Contact CARA WALTHER at (541) 410-5081 for a consultation.
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