Total Hip Replacement | Dr. Zachary McVicker

by Zachary McVicker, MD | 3 years ago

Step into the OR with Paley's Sports Medicine doctor, Dr. Zachary McVicker as he performs a total hip replacement on a patient who has a history of dysplasia which has resulted in arthritis. Hip dysplasia describes a condition where the hip’s ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) are misaligned. In a total hip replacement, the damaged bone and cartilage are removed and replaced with