Joint replacement surgery involves the removal of a damaged joint and replacing it with an orthopedic implant. Whether it is for a hip implant or knee implant, orthopedic implants are designed to replicate the feel and function of a natural…
You are about to embark on an important journey to improve your overall health and quality of life. You have chosen an outstanding institution to help you on this journey. Our goals are the same as yours: to relieve your…
Dr. Vigdorchik was recently featured on CBS New York for new, advanced knee and hip joint replacements.
Older and younger patients are benefiting from total joint replacements. Younger patients because knees and hip replacements are now lasting up to 30 years and more older patients because modern anesthesia is making it safer to undergo these procedures.
In a study co-authored by Dr. Jonathan Vigdorchik of Hospital for Special Surgery and HipSurgeryNYC.com, it has been found that people with a spinal deformity also requiring a total hip replacement are at greater risk for dislocation or follow-up revision surgery.…
Before Dr. Vigdorchik performed OPS hip surgery on actor and photgrapher Roderick Duhaney.
Before the surgery Duhaney couldn’t climb the three flights of stairs to his apartment without pain, he relied on daily doses of pain relievers, and his abilities to perform his work suffered greatly.
The Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center is dedicated to bringing attention to mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects 3,000 people a year. Part of the mission of the Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center is providing patients and their families with the latest…
Whether you’re running a marathon, tackling the treadmill, or putting in a few laps around the block, those hips of yours can take quite the pounding. Be ready to run smart by knowing the signs and symptoms of hip problems and doing what you can to keep your stride smooth and steady.
If you suffer from hip pain, you’ve likely realized you’ll need a hip replacement at some point.
In the past, hip replacement surgery was invasive and frankly, a scary endeavor for those contemplating it.
Corin, a leader in orthopedic innovation with a range of hip, knee and ankle implants, announced that “the first-ever functional, patient specific hip replacement procedures were performed” using their Optimized Positioning System (OPS™):
Industrial use of 3D printing is increasing and medical uses of the technology are among the most life-changing applications of the technology.
