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Dr. Ihekweazu had a the privilege of being an invited speaker at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeon's annual meeting this past November. This is the largest and most comprehensive scientific meeting/conference for Hip and Knee replacement surgeons. There were thousands of surgeons in attendance from the US...
Dr. Ihekweazu participated in a panel discussion and symposium at the Texas Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting this past April in Austin, TX. The panel included Dr. Ben McArthur of Austin, Dr. Brian Gladnick of Dallas and Dr. David Brigati of Fort Worth. Dr. Ihekweazu and the other panelists lectured and...
In February of 2022, Dr. Ihekweazu had the privilege of performing 2 seperate lectures, one to both the Baylor College of Medicine orthopedic surgery residency program (Houston, TX) and the second to a joint meeting of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in America and the Federal Medical Centre in Abuja,...
In May of 2022, Dr. Ugo Ihekweazu became the first surgeon in the state of Texas and is now among just a handful of surgeons from around the world to perform more than 100 Depuy Velys Robotic Knee Replacement surgeries. Dr. Ihekweazu is an internationally recognized expert in this new...
Dr. Ihekweazu and the team of surgeons with the Fondren Orthopedic Group at Texas Orthopedic Hospital have been working closely with the team of engineers with DePuy to roll out the new platform. The new system is an “imageless” technology, where a preoperative CT scan is NOT required, thereby reducing...
Operating Vehicles After surgery, your mobility is improved gradually through rehab, time, medicine and care. It is likely that you will be able to resume operating an automatic transmission faster than you would manual because of the different techniques it takes to maneuver the different types of transmission. Keep in...
Can you recall the famous song “Dem bones” by the Delta Rhythm Boys? A familiar melody that helps to casually translate the anatomical make-up of your skeleton? The song does a phenomenal job of explaining some of the major bones in your body and connecting its importance to one another....
Living life with a painful hip or knee is a challenge and when non-surgical treatments fail to provide lasting relief, the idea of surgery should be considered. Debilitating pain can take a toll on living a dynamic and productive life. Surgical replacement of a damaged joint is a proactive way...
After surgery, you may experience a lot of anxiety regarding the rehabilitation of your new hip or knee. Most of your concerns may center around your mobility strengths and weaknesses post-surgery. While these stressors are valid, think about the pain in your joints that you have struggled with for many...
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. A standard total hip replacement consists of four individual components (see Figure...
What are the chances of my body “rejecting” the implant? When it comes to organ transplants, your body can reject the new and foreign organ for any number of reasons. However, with hip or knee replacements, rejection to the metal is exceedingly rare. These metal materials have been thoroughly tested...
Partial Knee Replacement In the past, patients over 60 years old with mint condition ligaments, minimal knee deformity and excellent mobility were the main recipient of partial knee replacements. These days, younger patients with ailments in specific parts of their knee are also good candidates for the surgery. Partial replacements...
Will a total hip and knee replacement benefit me? Initially, treatment of arthritis begins with non-surgical routes: from over-the-counter pain relievers like anti-inflammatory medication to use of assistive devices such as a cane. If the pain persists in spite of these treatments, surgery may be your best bet. Arthritis of...
Why was Robotic-assisted surgery developed? Joint replacement surgery involves removing the diseased cartilage and bone in the hip or knee and replacing these areas with prosthetic parts. Hip replacement surgery, as well as both total and partial knee replacement surgery, historically has excellent outcomes when used to treat patients with...
What diagnosis is treated with Hip Resurfacing Surgery? Hip degeneration occurs when the cartilage of the femur and the hip socket wears away, resulting in bone rubbing on bone and deformity of the joint. For patients that are accustomed to living an active lifestyle this can be very distressing. ...
Which sports/activities are ok? Surprisingly, there is not a lot of research on how, when and what types of sports patients are allowed to pursue after joint replacement surgery. Most surgeons typically recommend specific sports to avoid, such as running and other high impact activities, however, these recommendations are mostly...
Bring an organized list of medications that you are currently taking. If possible, you should list the dosage, frequency and reason for why you take each medication. In addition, it’s often helpful to list out the prescribing physician for each. Also, don’t forget to include any vitamins and supplements that you...
Life with debilitating hip or knee pain interferes with your overall quality of life. Hip and knee arthritis are a leading cause of disability, ultimately resulting in persistent pain and decreased activity level for patients with these problems. When non-surgical treatments for these conditions fail, partial joint replacement or total...