The Anterior Hip and Tri-Lock BPS Implant

Dr. Rockowitz was the first Arizona physician (and second in the Nation) to implant the new FDA- approved Tri-Lock BPS Hip Implant.  He was also a member of the Johnson & Johnson/DePuy expert design team that devised this new implant.  The implant was specifically designed to be used with the Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement Approach as well as all traditional surgical approaches.

The Direct Anterior Approach has revolutionized Total Hip Replacement as it allows the implant to be inserted without any cutting of muscles or tendons.  This results in a less painful and much faster recovery time, as well as eliminates the need for post-operative precautions.

We have had many patients who have undergone both Ttraditional and Anterior Total hip replacements and they all attest to the superior recovery process of the Anterior approach.  Although thrilled with their Traditional (posterior/lateral) results, they were ecstatic with the ease of the Anterior recovery.

In November 2008, Dr. Rockowitz narrated a Live Webcast
featuring the Direct Anterior Hip Replacement utilizing the Tri-Lock Implant. 
Please click on the link below to view that procedure: (CAUTION it's graphic)

View this Surgery:  http://www.or-live.com/DePuy/2495/ 

View Photos of an Anterior Total Hip Replacement:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=160432&id=185317106473&ref=mf

Listen to an NPR broadcast from one of Doc Roc's Anterior THR Surgeries: 
http://kjzz.org/news/arizona/archives/200911/hip

In May 2010, Dr. Rockowitz was part of the team that introduced the Tri-Lock Implant in Rome, Italy. 
There were 15 countries represented and this meeting.
 
Below is a link to press coverage on one of the other moderators:
http://www.irishexaminer.ie/ireland/surgeon-shares-expertise-in-joint-event-120732.html

Questions?  Please contact us at:

 The R.O.C.
Rockowitz Orthopaedic Center
3815 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018

T 602/957-1233
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