The Anterior Hip and TriLock Bone Preservation Stem Implant

Dr. Rockowitz was the first Arizona orthopaedic surgeon to perform the Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement Procedure in early 2007.  In conjunction with this approach, Dr. Rockowitz utilizes the new, FDA- approved TriLock BPS Hip Implant.  Dr. Rockowitz was 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 Anterior Total Hip Replacement Approach as well as all traditional surgical approaches.

The 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.

To Recap, Benefits of the ANTERIOR Total Hip Replacement include:
-no cutting of any muscle
-smaller incision
-vastly reduced post-operative pain
-improved hip stability
-minimal use of walking aids 
-no post-operative hip precautions
-1-2 day hospitalization

We have had thousands of patients who have undergone both Traditional and Anterior Total hip replacements and they will 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 Anterior Hip Replacement utilizing the TriLock 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 TriLock Implant in Rome, Italy. 
There were 15 countries represented at 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

Below is a link to information on the TriLock Bone Preservation Stem Implant

http://www.depuy.com/healthcare-professionals/product-details/tri-lock-bone-preservation-stem