Hip and Knee Arthritis

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Dr. Paul N Morton
Hip and Knee Arthritis
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About Us

• Dr. Paul N Morton is an Orthopedic Surgeon in
  Hawaii who is dedicated to helping his patients
  on their journey of recovering from orthopedic
  conditions. He treats various orthopedic
  conditions, including sports injury, arthritis,
  trauma, robotic joint arthroplasty, and hip and
  knee replacement. He firmly holds a belief in
  treating his patients through a holistic approach

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Arthritis is severe disease which occurs when
there is cartilage loss in a joint. These occur
mostly on Hips and Knees. Dr Morton is a
specialize in Hip and Knee Arthritis surgeries
and Nonoperative treatments.
A knee or hip replacement surgery has made the
life of many people happier and painless.
However, sometimes, people may need a second
replacement surgery as well, known as Revision
Surgery.
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The Need for a New Artificial Joint

• The need for a new artificial joint or
  revision surgery can arise after some wear and
  tear of the initial joint replacement causing the
  loosening of the replacement. This loosening may
  lead to bone damage or loss, escorted by pain.
  Lets go through a few more reasons for the
  revision surgery.
• Infection
• This is a major cause of joint failure.
  Implants containing metal or plastic are more
  prone to bacteria, leading to infection. This may
  lead to pain and swelling in the joint, requiring
  revision surgery.

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• Dislocation
• Under some circumstances, the implant may
  shift out of its initial or normal position. This
  is called dislocation of the joint leading to
  various problems such as a fracture, loosening,
  or scar tissue. This might also happen in obese
  patients as they put more strain on their joints,
  causing the loosening of the artificial joint.
  Additionally, young patients are more active that
  puts more stress on the artificial joint leading
  to the need for revision surgery.

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ConTACT US

• Address Queen's Medical Center POB1, 1380
  Lusitana Street, Suite 808, Honolulu, HI 96813
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