There is no cure for arthrosis of the hip today. The most promising treatment up to now is hip replacement. Hip implants have been implanted since the 60's, so this therapy is a routine procedure today. On this DVD you will learn how the hip joint is composed and how it works, what causes "degradation of the hip joint" and what this means. You will see alternative therapies and how the natural function of the joint may be replaced by an implant. In addition, you will find valuable information concerning what actions you can take beforehand to ensure the success of the procedure and afterwards to make sure your recovery is a smooth and complication-free one.
There is no cure for arthrosis of the hip today. The most promising treatment up to now is hip replacement. Hip implants have been implanted since the 60's, so this therapy is a routine procedure today. On this DVD you will learn how the hip joint is composed and how it works, what causes "degradation of the hip joint" and what this means. You will see alternative therapies and how the natural function of the joint may be replaced by an implant. In addition, you will find valuable information concerning what actions you can take beforehand to ensure the success of the procedure and afterwards to make sure your recovery is a smooth and complication-free one.
Reinhold-Alexander Laun, MD