Astrid, CONSERVE® Total Hip with BFH^® Technology via the SUPERCAP® Technique Recipient

In 2003, Astrid was diagnosed with arthritis in her hips. She consulted with her physician, Dr. Douglas Patch. X-rays showed that her left hip joint was bone-on-bone, which Dr. Patch said was the source of her pain. He recommended a total hip replacement.

Astrid underwent replacement surgery for her left hip. It was a painful recovery and it took nearly four months of physical therapy for her to eventually realize the benefit of the new hip.

While her left hip was healing, she began to overly rely on her right leg for support and stability. As a result, Astrid's right hip began to bother her and there was further pain in her knee and ankle. She went back to Dr. Patch and he determined she was now a candidate for a hip replacement on her right side.

Astrid remembered the difficult recovery from her previous hip replacement surgery and was not anxious to re-live it. Instead, she decided to try treating her hip pain with non-surgical treatments. When three years of medication failed to relieve the pain in her hip, Astrid decided to consult with Dr. Patch again.

He suggested a new minimally-invasive surgical approach developed by Wright, the SUPERCAP® Tissue-Sparing Surgical Technique, which preserves the tissues around the hip joint and allows for unrestricted motion and immediate weight bearing after surgery. Since Dr. Patch uses the SUPERCAP® technique, and the pain in Astrid's hip was becoming more severe, she decided to move ahead with her surgery.

In March 2007 Astrid was implanted with Wright's CONSERVE^® Total Hip with BFH^® Technology. When she awoke from surgery she noticed an immediate difference. “The hip pain was gone. The knee pain was gone. The ankle pain was gone. It was just phenomenal,” Astrid says of her experience. Astrid's rehab was also better this time around. She says, “I could barely believe the difference between the two surgeries. It's just phenomenal the recovery on this second hip. I was back home from rehabilitation in 5 days.” Her quality of life is better too. “I'm stunned by how well this minimally-invasive hip replacement surgery was. I'm now able to be pain free which is phenomenal because the pain had been unbearable.”

Wright's CONSERVE^® Total Hip is designed to mimic the natural anatomy and motion of the hip. It features a larger femoral ball and socket design that more closely matches the sizing of a natural femoral head, resulting in greater range of motion, which can possibly reduce the incidence of dislocation. In addition, the implant's metal-on-metal bearing surface is designed to offer the benefits of added durability and reduced wear compared to alternative treatment options. Furthermore, the larger implant enables a greater range of motion without impingement of the hip, allowing most patients to enjoy a wide range of activities after their surgery. This can make a big difference to those trying to return to a more normal, active lifestyle. Combined with the tissue-preserving SUPERCAP® technique, patients can many times recover in a matter of days to weeks instead of weeks to months.

These results are specific to this individual only. Individual results and activity levels after surgery vary and depend on many factors including age, weight and prior activity level.
There are risks and recovery times associated with surgery and there are certain individuals who should not undergo surgery.
Only a physician can tell you if this product and associated procedure are right for you and your unique circumstances. Please consult with a physician for complete information regarding benefits, risks and possible outcomes.