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Dr. Ihekweazu lectures to a world-wide audience at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons annual meeting.

Dr. Ihekweazu is a recognized expert in Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement surgery.

The DePuy Velys is a surgeon controlled, robotic technology that can improve the accuracy of total knee replacement surgery. This new technology has been available at Texas Orthopedic Hospital since November 2021.

Dr. Ihekweazu had the privilege of speaking about anterior hip replacement surgery at the Texas Orthopedic Association Annual meeting.

Dr. Ihekweazu is one of the first surgeons in the state of Texas to pilot the new DePuy Velys Robotic assisted total knee replacement platform. This exciting and new Robotic knee replacement technology is a “game changer” for patients needing total knee r

Now that you have your new hip or knee, you may be interested in getting out and taking greater advantage of your everyday life. The following is a short discussion on some everyday activities that you’ll soon restart after surgery.

While hip replacement surgery has an excellent track record and proven results, in some patients problems can arise....

The mind is a powerful thing! How you think plays can play an enormous role in your recovery following a joint replacement surgery.

A hip or knee replacement surgery is a life-changing operation, but recovery can be challenging. Historically, patients went to rehab or skilled nursing facilities after their hospitalization, however, this may not be what's best...

Hip replacement surgery is a procedure where the degenerated bone and cartilage in your hip joint is exchanged for new implants. This article will outline exactly what implants are necessary and just what those implants are made of.

Total hip and knee replacement surgery involves implanting prosthetic parts into the body. Metallic elements such as titanium, cobalt, chromium and other materials such as ceramics and polyethylene are utilized in modern day implants.

There are three general compartments that complete the anatomy of your knee: medial, lateral and patellar compartments. A partial knee surgery hones in on the specific problem area out of the three while a total knee replacement focuses on all three.

Here are some common questions that plague the minds of a growing number of people suffering from knee and hip arthritis around the country.

Hip and Knee replacement surgery is used to treat patients with severe degenerative joint problems. In recent years, new technologies such as robotic-assisted surgery have been developed to assist in the overall accuracy of the procedures.

Arthritis of the hip causes pain and decreased activity level. While total hip replacement is an excellent option for most, for some patients, there is an alternative. In the article below, we explore whether hip resurfacing is an option for you.

I have a very active patient population and many of my patient that need joint replacement surgery are interested in returning to competitive sports. In the article below, we explore the topic of returning to sports after joint replacement surgery.

Visiting the doctor can be stressful and confusing for many people. Below is a general list of things that you can do to make your next visit with your doctor more efficient and rewarding for you as a patient.

Arthritic hip and knee pain can cause a major decline in your lifestyle. Below are a few signs and symptoms of what should prompt you to visit an expert in hip and knee replacement surgery.