JAMES WHITTUM, MD, provides orthopedic hip care in HERMISTON, OR. JAMES's practice includes Hip Replacement, Hip Resurfacing, guiding patients from initial evaluation through post-operative rehabilitation.
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.
Contact JAMES WHITTUM at (541) 289-7075 to schedule a consultation about hip replacement or other hip procedures.
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 JAMES WHITTUM at (541) 289-7075 for a consultation.
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