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Hip Replacement in Younger Patients
Although the average age for someone having hip replacement surgery is
68, younger people are also benefiting from the procedure. More
than 340,000 people have hip replacement surgery each year to reduce
pain and improve mobility. An increasing number of these people
are under age 50 with many in their 30s and 40s.
Young people who have experienced hip trauma from athletic injuries or
accidents, hips destroyed by intensive steroid regimens used to treat
cancer or lupus, or those living with juvenile arthritis or bone cancer
in the hip are often able to return to a full activity level with a new
hip.
VOA Research Foundation is following younger hip replacement patients
to evaluate the long-term benefits and effects of metal-on-metal
bearing surfaces.
As with any surgery, there are risks involved with hip replacement
surgery. It is important to discuss your hip replacement options
with your surgeon to best determine the appropriate course of treatment
for you.
For more information about hip replacement options, click here.
PinnacleTM Acetabular Cup Implant
Primary concerns for anyone considering hip replacement surgery include
how well the new hip implant will work and how long it will last.
Orthopedic research has found the material used to make a hip implant -
particularly the material used to make the "socket" in the
ball-and-socket joint of the hip - is a key factor in determining the
long-term success of a hip implant.
The acetabular cup is the socket of the hip joint. The pinnacle
acetabular cup implant is made of titanium and the liner is designed to
allow the ball of the hip to slide smoothly inside the socket. The
durability of the materials and smooth interfacing of the implant parts
ensure lasting motion closely resembling the natural movements of the
hip.
VOA Research Foundation is following patients with the pinnacle
acetabular cup implant to compare the benefits of the materials used
with more traditional implants.
For more information about the pinnacle acetabular cup implant, click here.
To learn more about VOA Research Foundation's hip replacement studies, call 425-656-5060, ext. 3063. |
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VOA Renton Clinic  4011 Talbot Road S
Suite 300
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425.656.5060
Fax: 425.656.5047
VOA Covington Clinic  27005 168th Pl SE
Suite 201
Covington, WA 98042
Phone: 253.630.3660
Fax: 253.631.1591 |
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Hip Replacement Studies 
