Daniel Dethmers
MD, FAAOS

Metal on Metal Surface Arthroplasty of the Hip
1 of 24 Surgeons Nationally

Surface Arthroplasty is an exciting new procedure being introduced by
Dr. Daniel Dethmers of Bonutti Clinic. Presently there are only two sites
in Illinois where this procedure is available. As an international leader in
Joint Replacement, Bonutti Clinic is proud to be one of the first National
sites to offer this procedure.

Surface Arthroplasty of the hip combines two of the major technological
trends in joint replacement. The use of very low wear "hard bearings"
and minimally invasive surgery.

Surface arthroplasty uses a super hard, extremely polished metal bearing surface. This has a volumetric wear rate of < 1% of a conventional metal on polyethylene total hip. It is a technology that has proven itself in wide use in Europe and Australia. In both of these markets, the surface arthroplasty has had great success in restoring near normal function in the most demanding group of patients - young active adults.

Surface replacement of the hip is minimally invasive. Hip surface replacement conserves the normal bone of the femur and pelvis to a much greater degree than conventional total hip replacement. Because the natural anatomy of the hip is preserved, the surface replacement has a more natural "feel" and stability than a conventional total hip replacement.

Long-lasting, better stability, feel and function - surface hip arthroplasty is a major advance in hip replacement surgery.

Surface arthroplasty is best suited for patients without severe deformity or shortening and is ideally suited for the younger active patient with hip arthritis.

For more information on joint hip replacement visit http://www.jri-oh.com/.

Dr. Dethmers Training and Specializations:

Dr. Dethmers trained at the world renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery Joint Replacement and further specialized with a fellowship in Biomechanics at HSS to obtain the highest level of training and experience. Dr. Dethmers also has a strong interest and experience working on sports related injuries with a specialty interest in shoulder surgery.

Specializing in:

Minimally Invasive Surgeries: Hip, Knee, and Shoulder.

Development of dual incision hip replacement, complex reconstruction and revisions, as well as minimally invasive knee replacement.

Reverse shoulder and complex reconstructions of shoulder arthritis.

Specialty in Metal on Metal Surface Arthroplasty of the Hip (1 of 24 nationally)

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