Services Archive | Michigan Joint Replacement Institute

April 16, 2024

Jiffy Knee

Improving Patient Recovery with Jiffy Knee Technique at Michigan Joint Replacement Institute by Dr. Timothy Ekpo Patients undergoing knee replacement surgery with our Jiffy Knee technique experience a noticeable difference in their recovery process. Unlike traditional approaches, we utilize a medial side approach, avoiding cutting muscles and tendons. By minimizing the undermining of skin flaps, scarring on the anterior aspect of the knee, under tension as the knee bends, is eliminated. We do no...

February 22, 2024

Knee Reconstruction

At Michigan Joint Replacement Institute (MJRI), knee trauma reconstruction is a transformative surgical procedure aimed at repairing soft-tissue injuries, restoring stability, and alleviating pain. Our approach involves meticulous techniques tailored to each individual's unique needs....

February 22, 2024

Hip Reconstruction

What is Hip Reconstruction? Hip reconstruction is a surgery to repair or replace a damaged hip joint that causes pain and limits your movement. Anatomy of the Hip Joint The hip is a ball-and-socket joint; the ball is formed by the head of the humerus (thighbone) and the socket by the pelvic bones. The joint is covered by ligaments that form a capsule around it. Tendons attached to muscles in the pelvis, thighs, and buttocks help move the hip joint. When is Hip Reconstruction Indicated? Hip recon...

February 22, 2024

Fracture Care for the Hip

What is a Bone Fracture? A bone fracture is a medical condition in which a bone is cracked or broken. It is a break in the continuity of the bone. While many fractures are the result of high-force impact or stress, bone fractures can also occur because of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis. A fracture may be complete or partial and is commonly caused by trauma due to a fall, motor vehicle accident or sports injury. Thinning of the bone due to osteoporosis in t...

February 22, 2024

Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement

What is Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement? Minimally invasive total hip replacement is a surgical procedure performed through one or two small incisions rather than the single long incision of 10–12-inches as in the traditional approach. Hip Anatomy The hip joint is one of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints and is the point where the thighbone (femur) and pelvis (acetabulum) join. It is a ball-and-socket joint in which the head of the femur forms the ball and the pelvic acet...

February 22, 2024

Outpatient Hip Replacement

Outpatient Hip Replacement Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries performed. It involves the replacement of the damaged hip bone (ball shaped upper end of the femur) with a ceramic ball attached to a metal stem that is fixed into the femur and placing a new cup with a special liner in the pelvis. Traditionally, the surgery was performed with a large, open incision and required the patient to stay in the hospital for several days. With advanced techniques, it is no...

February 22, 2024

Augmented Reality and Surgically Guided THA

February 22, 2024

Robotic Hip Replacement

What is Total Hip Replacement? Total hip replacement is a surgical technique where the severely damaged cartilage and bone of the hip joint are removed and substituted with an artificial prosthesis which is bio-compatible and functions like a normal hip. It is one of the most common joint replacement procedures, subsequent to knee replacements. The main aim of this surgery is to restore function to the joint and relieve pain. What is Robotic Total Hip Replacement? Robotic total hip replacement i...

February 22, 2024

Revision Hip Replacement

What is Revision Hip Replacement? During total hip replacement, the damaged cartilage and bone are removed from the hip joint and replaced with artificial components. At times, hip replacement implants can wear out for various reasons and may need to be replaced with the help of a surgical procedure known as revision hip replacement surgery. Revision hip replacement is a complex surgical procedure in which all or part of a previously implanted hip joint is replaced with a new artificial hip join...

February 22, 2024

Custom Hip Replacement

Custom Hip Replacement Custom total hip replacement, also called bespoke hip replacement or patient-specific hip replacement, is a newer, more advanced technology in total hip arthroplasty that uses an individualized hip implant for the replacement of the damaged or injured components of the hip joint. The hip implant is an artificial device used to restore the natural anatomy of the hip joint and improve or restore the range of motion. A custom total hip replacement requires a pre-operative CT...