RICHARD THORSON is an Orthopedic Surgeon providing hip surgery services in PORT ANGELS, WA. RICHARD offers Hip Replacement, Hip Resurfacing and sees patients for consultations, second opinions, and surgical treatment of hip conditions.
An Orthopedic Surgeon completes a 5-year surgical residency after medical school, specializing in the musculoskeletal system. They diagnose and treat hip conditions through both surgical and non-surgical methods, including total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, arthroscopic hip surgery, and labral repair procedures.
For more information about hip replacement, hip resurfacing, contact RICHARD THORSON at (360) 452-3084. RICHARD sees patients at 719 S. LAUREL ST in PORT ANGELS.
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 RICHARD THORSON at (360) 452-3084 for a consultation.
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