Patient-Centered Hip Care in Eugene, OR
Your hips are a fundamental part of your daily life. Whether you’re sitting, standing, walking, or bending, almost everything we do involves our hips. Slocum hip specialists have extensive training and experience in performing highly specialized hip treatments, from conservative treatment to advanced procedures for those who need a hip replacement or a minimally invasive hip surgery, like hip arthroscopy.
Hip injuries and pain can impact persons of varying ages and activity levels. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that is susceptible to dozens of different hip conditions and diseases, including arthritis, fractures, and bursitis. Whatever the cause of your hip pain is, Slocum can help. Hip pain doesn’t have to be a part of your daily life. Call for an appointment today with one of Slocum’s hip experts.
Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology For Joint Replacement
Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine surgeons are now offering Mako® Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield.
Robotic-assisted surgery is yet one more way orthopedic specialists can better help patients make dramatic improvements in their daily life. Mako robotic-assisted surgery offers patients an exact, personalized surgical plan and allows for advanced precision in placing joint replacement implants during surgery.
The Mako system uses a 3D model of the patient’s hip to create a custom surgical plan. Surgeons are in full control of robotic instrumentation and can place the implants in specific and reproducible alignment, potentially minimizing soft-tissue trauma during the operation.
