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Total Hip Arthroplasty - Wright technique preserves tissue
SUPERCAP™ Tissue Preserving Total Hip Arthroplasty
Using Superior Capsulotomy
Key Points
• The Hip is NEVER surgically dislocated during the procedure - resulting in preservation of the surrounding soft tissue
• In situ femoral preparation with the femoral head and neck still intact
• 100% visualization through one incision
• Piriformis release only
In situ femoral preparation with the femoral head in: |
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The SUPERCAP™ Technique is a tissue-preserving Total Hip Arthroplasty Technique that was designed by Dr. Stephen Murphy who operates from the Center for Computer Assisted and Reconstructive Surgery at New England Baptist Hospital.
The SUPERCAP™ approach utilizes a superior capsulotomy technique that allows for implantation of the total hip components under direct vision through a single incision. This approach preserves the posterior hip joint capsule and short external rotators. The most interesting fact related to this approach is that when the technique is performed as designed, the femur is NEVER surgically dislocated during the procedure.
Learn more about faster recovery options with the SUPERCAP™ Technique.
 
 
SUPERCAP™ Instrument Kit (click to view larger images)
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Product Brochures
Surgical Techniques: SUPERCAP™ Tissue Preserving Total Hip Arthroplasty
Using Superior Capsulotomy - MH 184-706
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| Patient Testimonials
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 Cynthia recalls, “the nurse caught me crying as I walked, and she assumed I was in pain. But, I was crying because I was just so happy. It was the first time I had been able to walk in such a long time!”
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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.
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“I’m now going to outpatient physical therapy, and I’m moving much better than before the surgery, and in so much less pain.”
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“I was concerned that my hip would feel fake,” Bob admits. “But it feels ten times better than I expected. I have no restrictions!”
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In the News
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Orinda resident receives innovative hip surgery
The Orinda News | June, 2008 |
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Summary: As a lifelong athlete, Bob began suffering from the consequences of the wear and tear on his hips. The pain and difficulty of everyday activities like walking eventually severely limited his once-active lifestyle. When he finally decided upon hip repalcement surgery, his surgeon used the innovative new SUPERCAP™ surgical technique. This technique employs a smaller incisions and less disruption of surrounding muscles and ligaments. No muscles need to be cut, and hip dislocation is not required. This less-invasive technique allows for a faster recovery and reduced chance of the artifical hip dislocating later. Bob was walking hours after surgery and exercising within a week. |
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Everything you need to know about joint surgery
Prevention Magazine | March, 2008 |
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Summary: This article provides valuable tips and pointers to make the recovery after hip replacement as painless as possible. Several patients share their experiences and how the overcame the challenges and roadblocks they didn't expect. Doctors also weigh in on how much medicine to take and what to do to prepare yourself for hip surgery. |
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West Orange surgeon helps young patient walk again
West Orange Chronicle | August 30, 2007 |
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Summary: Twenty-one-year-old Adam Panella suffered from severe hip deterioration after the medicine treating his leukemia began causing degeneration in his bones. Adam was unable to stop taking his medicine but was suffering from the negative side-effects and could barely walk because of the pain. After years of living in pain, Adam received Wright implants in both hips. Just two weeks later, he was walking pain free with only a cane for assistance. |
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Jim Cramer's interview with Gary Henley, President and CEO, Wright Medical Group
CNBC | November 14, 2006 |
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Summary: Stock market guru and CNBC anchor Jim Cramer interviews Wright Medical's President and CEO, Gary Henley. Jim discusses Wright's dominance in the hip market, the promising future of Wright with the upcoming rise of Baby Boomers, and finishes up by giving Wright's stock a hefty endorsement, "triple-buy". |
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