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| Dr. Swanson's Recent Publications and Presentations Mini-Incision Posterior single-incision approach to minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty Int Orthop. 2007 Jul 25; Swanson, TV Single vs. Two-Incision Capsular Noose Procedure Lateralized Offset Stems Dr. Swanson's Article "The Tapered Press Fit Total Hip Arthroplasty: A European Alternative" J Arthroplasty. 2005 Jun;20(4 Suppl 2):63-7. Ceramic Hip Replacement Dr. Swanson's PowerPoint Presentation on Ceramic Hip Replacements (PDF format) Cemented vs. Cementless Hip Replacement Advantages of Cementless Mini-Incision THA (PDF format) To read more publications and presentations
by Dr. Swanson view Dr. Swanson’s CV. Disclaimer:The information provided here is intended to educate the reader about certain medical conditions and certain possible treatment. It is not a substitute for examination, diagnosis, and medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. If you believe you, your child, or someone you know, suffer from the conditions described herein, please see your health care provider immediately. Do not attempt to treat yourself, your child or anyone else without proper medical supervision. ©2006 Todd Swanson, M.D. The minimally invasive total hip replacement was developed by Dr. Swanson after being introduced to the concept in early 1997. Dr. Swanson began using the technique in May of 1997 and has continued to make improvements that now allow reliable surgery and reproducibly good results in most patients. Standardization of the technique has allowed teaching to other surgeons. Numerous physicians and orthopedic companies have shown interest in promoting “minimally invasive surgery” for total hip replacements. The minimally invasive technique utilizes a 3-4 inch incision, much smaller than the 8-10 inch approach historically used for hip replacement. Patients require less anesthesia and pain medication, and mobilize more quickly. This results in both quicker recovery for the patient and a lower incidence of complications. Patients typically recover from minimally invasive surgery in about half the time it takes to recover from standard incision surgery (6 weeks vs. 12 weeks). |
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