Cleveland Clinic Surgeon performs 500th
hip resurfacing procedure at Euclid Hospital
Oct. 29, 2009
Dr. Peter Brooks, Chief of Surgery
at Euclid Hospital, has performed
his 500th hip resurfacing procedure,
the most such procedures in the
state of Ohio. Dr. Brooks was
responsible for bringing this type
of surgery to the area.
Hip
resurfacing is an alternative to hip
replacement surgery.
Approved by the Food and Drug
Administration in 2006, this
procedure is for young active people
suffering from arthritis or previous
joint injury. Resurfacing is for
people who still have the majority
of their bone intact, but who still
feel the painful effects of
arthritis or injury.
"This technique preserves more of
the patient's bone, allowing them
more range of motion to return to
all activities, including running,
climbing and other competitive
sports," said Dr. Brooks. "Rather
than replacing the entire hip joint,
as in a total hip replacement, hip
resurfacing involves shaving and
capping only a few millimeters of
the joint surface."
The best candidates for his
resurfacing are active people under
60 with strong bone health, good
kidney functions and no allergies to
certain metals used in the implant.
For more information, Dr. Brooks
or his colleagues can be reached at
a recently opened hip clinic. Call
(216) 692-4236 or visit the Euclid
Hospital website
www.euclidhospital.org
