Degenerative arthritis in the joint between the pelvis and femur can cause deep pain and limited movement, leading to a significant reduction in one’s quality of life. As the baby-boom generation ages — and seeks to remain physically active — hip replacement surgeries are becoming more common than ever before.
Dr. Steven Allsing, an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital, discusses the need for hip replacement surgery and demonstrates the Mako robotic-arm assisted technology that combines 3-D CT scan with a surgical robot tool to perform precise, patient-specific procedures.
