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LESS INVASIVE
HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY AVAILABLE AT KNAPP MEDICAL CENTER
Michael Sander, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine Knapp Medical Arts Building 1315 East 6th Street, Suite 10 Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 447-9797 A less-invasive type of hip surgery is being performed in Weslaco by board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Sander. The “anterior approach” hip replacement surgery at Knapp Medical Center may benefit certain patients who have pain from arthritis. The surgeon performs the surgery from the front of the hip joint, which results in less trauma to the hip muscles than some traditional approaches. Advantages of the new approach include: • Less Damage to Muscles • Being Able to Walk Sooner Without the Assistance of Walkers or Canes The procedure is performed using a new, state-of-the-art “Hana” surgical table at Knapp Medical Center. If you are interested and would like to see if this is the right option for you, please schedule a consultation. For a complete listing of doctors* at Knapp, visit www.knappmed.org. *independent professional practitioners
1401 E. Eighth Street, Weslaco • (956) 968-8567 • www.KnappMed.org