South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Obtains New Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Surgical Table

9/18/2017

(Foley, AL – September 18, 2017) – South Baldwin Regional Medical Center recently obtained a surgical table designed exclusively for hip and knee arthroplasty. Dr. Jay Savage recently performed the first anterior approach hip replacement procedure at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center.

“South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is always looking for new technologies and medical procedures that will benefit our patients,” said Keith Newton, CEO. “This is a worthy addition to our resources. The anterior approach for hip surgery allows for less trauma to the patient and a faster recovery time. The table will also be utilized for other types of orthopedic surgery.”

With its unique capability to position the leg, the new surgical table enables the surgeon to replace the hip through a single incision, without detachment of muscle from the pelvis or femur. The table allows for safe hyperextension, adduction, and external rotation of the leg for femoral component placement – a positioning option not possible with conventional tables. The table incorporates a patented femoral lift and support system enhancing femoral exposure for improved component placement. The lack of disturbance to the lateral and posterior soft tissues provides immediate stability of the hip after surgery.

The anterior approach surgery procedure for hip replacement is a technique that minimizes the pain and time from surgery to recovery. The anterior approach allows the surgeon to reach the hip joint from the front of the hip as opposed to the lateral (side) or the posterior (back) approach. In this way, the surgeon can simply work through the natural interval between muscles. The most important muscles for hip function, the gluteal muscles that attach to the pelvis and femur, are left undisturbed and therefore these do not require a healing process.

About South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is a 112 bed, acute care hospital with over 800 employees and has a network of medical clinics serving Baldwin County. A dedicated and experienced medical staff offers over 32 medical specialties and the hospital offers services ranging from Baldwin County’s two Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Centers, Central Baldwin Immediate Care & Family Practice, Orthopaedic Center, Women’s Imaging Center, Comprehensive Digital Imaging Center, 24-Hour Emergency Department, Certified Urgent Care & Imaging Center in Gulf Shores and much more. The hospital has received numerous awards and recognition, including Modern Healthcare “Best Places to Work” in Healthcare for six consecutive years, Consumer Report Magazine Top 9 Hospitals in the Nation for Infection Prevention, Press Ganey Summit Award, The Joint Commission’s Top Performer in Key Quality Measures and an “A” Hospital Safety Score by the Leapfrog Group. For more information, call (251) 949-3479.

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