Orthopedic Surgery
Hip Replacement Surgery
The primary function of the hip is to support the weight of the body and retain balance when standing or when walking or running. The hip is an important part of the body and, if you have severe physical joint damage, your doctor may recommend hip replacement surgery.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center surgeons practice an advanced form of hip replacement surgery called anterior hip surgery. It involves a very minimal three to five inch incision that does not cut major muscle groups. This is very important for faster recovery. It also uses a special imaging technology that allows the doctor to see the surgical area without a large incision.
For more information or for a referral, please call: (907) 861-6788
Robotic Partial Knee Resurfacing
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in Alaska to offer partial knee resurfacing using robotic arm technology. This advanced technology assists your surgeon in attaining precision to help restore your mobility and active lifestyle.
Partial knee resurfacing is a minimally-invasive treatment option if you're living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis which has not progressed to all three compartments of the knee. The procedure is powered by a 100% surgeon-controlled robotic arm system allowing for greater precision in your partial knee resurfacing procedure.
In this procedure, the diseased portion of the knee is resurfaced, saving as much of the original knee and surrounding tissue as possible. An implant is secured in the joint to allow the knee to move smoothly again. Before surgery, the surgeon will use the system to pre-operatively plan and map your knee and identify the area(s) of the diseased bone to be removed. During surgery, three-dimensional visualization of the knee and the robotic arm provide your surgeon with real-time visual, tactile and auditory feedback.
Partial knee resurfacing may:
- Promote a rapid relief from pain and get you back to the activities you miss doing
- Provide a more natural feeling knee post-surgery
- Result in a more rapid recovery and shorter hospital stay than traditional knee replacement surgery
In many cases, patients are walking soon after surgery, driving a car in the first few weeks, and return to normal daily activities shortly thereafter. In many cases, your time in the hospital after surgery is minimal.
You may be a candidate for partial knee resurfacing using this technology if you experience:
- Knee pain with activity, usually on the inner knee and/or under the knee cap
- Knee pain or stiffness when activities are initiated from a sitting position
- Failure to respond to non-surgical treatments or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication
For more information, please call: (907) 861-6849
Orthopedic surgeons are independent members of the medical staff at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.