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October 03, 2007 14:48 ET
OR-Live Presents: Groundbreaking Surgeon to Perform New Hip Procedure: New Procedure Designed to Help Patients Get Back on Their Feet Sooner
Live Webcast: From Saint John's Health Center: October 9, 2007 2:00 PM PDT (21:00 UTC)
WARSAW, IN--(Marketwire - October 3, 2007) - In a live Internet webcast on October 9, 2007,
at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Joel M. Matta, M.D. will perform a tissue
sparing surgical procedure called the Anterior Approach to total hip
replacement with a specially designed surgical table and the Corail®
Hip implant from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. at the Hip & Pelvic Institute at
Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California. DePuy Orthopaedics,
Inc., a company that has taken a leading role in training surgeons in this
procedure, is making the broadcast available for free via www.OR-Live.com.
The Anterior
Approach is a proven technique for total hip replacement that can help
people who have suffered for decades from painful osteoarthritis in their hip. The
Anterior Approach makes small-incision surgery an option for patients who
were traditionally not candidates because of weight or build. The procedure
allows for immediate post-operative stability, less pain and a faster
patient recovery. 1-3
The surgery will be performed by Dr. Joel M. Matta, who brought the
Anterior Approach to the United States from Europe. Dr. Matta has advanced
the technique further by co-designing a specialized surgical table, a hip
prosthesis and surgical instruments, as well as improving protocols for
the hip
replacement procedure. Having performed over 1,500 Anterior Approach
hip replacements himself, Dr. Matta has also been instrumental in the
training of many orthopaedic surgeons in this technique.
"Using the Anterior Approach allows surgeons to work between the muscles,
without detaching them from the hip or thighbones," said Dr. Matta. "When
these important muscles are left relatively undisturbed, patients can
expect to be on their feet much faster, making quicker steps toward
recovery."
Traditional Hip Replacement Vs. the Anterior Approach
Traditional hip replacement surgery typically results in a 6-8 inch
incision and a hospital stay of 4-5 days. The Anterior Approach allows for
a smaller incision and less tissue disruption, which can shorten the
recovery process. Additionally, patients may bend their hip and bear full
weight sooner after this surgery than other types of hip replacement surgery.
How Does the Anterior Approach Work?
The surgeon uses an advanced surgical table specifically designed for this
procedure:
-- This surgical table allows them to position the patient so that the hip joint may
be easily accessed from the front as opposed to the side or back. The
Anterior Approach allows the surgeon to work between the muscles without
detaching them from the hip or thighbones with many advantages.
- These important muscles are left relatively undisturbed, potentially
reducing the recovery time.
- Keeping these muscles intact also helps prevent dislocations.
- Patients may be able to freely bend their hip and bear full weight
immediately following surgery.
-- The Corail® Total Hip System, from
DePuy, is a clinically proven hip implant uniquely shaped and
optimal for the anterior approach due to its streamlined design. 4
About Hip Replacement
The demand for hip replacement is growing rapidly. It is estimated that the
number of primary total hip replacements will increase by 174 percent -- to
572,000 -- in 2030. This is due in part to the growing number of Baby
Boomers with osteoarthritis and the rise in obesity among the population. 5
As with any medical treatment, individual results may vary. Only an
orthopaedic surgeon can determine whether an orthopaedic implant is an
appropriate course of treatment. There are potential risks, and recovery
takes time. The performance of the new joint depends on weight, activity
level, age and other factors.
About the OR-Live Broadcast
Surgeons, patients, caregivers and others may view this procedure for free
on the Web at www.OR-Live.com. Information is available at this site about
how to view the broadcast. The broadcast will be moderated by J. Bohannon
Mason, MD. Dr. Mason is a member of OrthoCarolina, one of the largest and
most comprehensive orthopaedic practices in the U.S. Following his
residency at Duke University, he was awarded the Otto E. AuFranc Fellowship
in Adult Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Mason is a leader in total hip
replacement, and he has recently completed an initial series of cases
using the Anterior Approach. He brings his experiences with other
approaches and his early experiences with the Anterior Approach to his role
as moderator.
About DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
DePuy
Orthopaedics, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, is advancing the
standard of orthopaedic patient care, with a focused commitment to help
surgeons achieve excellence in surgical practice. The company designs,
manufactures and distributes orthopaedic devices and supplies including
hip, knee, extremity, trauma, cement, orthobiologics, and operating room
products. As a global leader in joint replacement products, DePuy
Orthopaedics is committed to Restoring the Joy of Motion™ for patients
whose mobility is restricted by severe osteoarthritis or other debilitating
injury.
References:
1. Comparison THA procedure data on file at DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
2. Matta, J.M. and T.A. Ferguson. "THA After Acetabular Fracture."
Orthopedics 28(9), September 2005: 959-960.
3. Matta, J.M., C. Shahrdar and T. Ferguson. "Single-Incision Anterior
Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty on an Orthopaedic Table." Clinical
Orthopaedics and Related Research 441, December 2005: 115-124
4. Vidalain J.P., Artro Group "Corail in Primary THR: Twelve Years
Experience." Presented at the International Corail Conference, Malta
1998. 97.7% survivorship in 6,700 cases after 10 years.
5. "Total Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery Projections Show Meteoric Rise
by 2030. Orthopaedic procedures set to continue gaining widespread
acceptance as means to restore quality-of-life," American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Web site: www6.aaos.org/news/Pemr/press_release.cfm?PRNumber=442.
Accessed July 11, 2007.
Visit: http://www.or-live.com/DePuy/2051 now to learn more and view a
program preview. VNR: http://www.or-live.com/rams/deo-2051-mkw-q.ram