MEDICAL WEST HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM, Orthopedic Surgeon, provides orthopedic hip care in BESSEMER, AL. MEDICAL'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.
Considering hip replacement? Call (205) 481-7862 to book a consultation with MEDICAL WEST HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM in BESSEMER, AL.
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 MEDICAL WEST HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM at (205) 481-7862 for a consultation.
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