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Overcoming Hip Pain with SuperPATH

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Seeking Help for Hip Pain

When Bob Zekanoski began experiencing pain in his hip that would not go away, he knew he needed to seek medical help. Despite having an active lifestyle, the pain increased to a point where he didn’t even enjoy walking anymore.

After trying physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications, Bob was still in pain and decided it was time to consider hip replacement surgery. After doing some research, he discovered the SuperPATH® hip replacement and found there was a surgeon in the area who was proficient in the technique: Dr. Peter Ameglio.

Faster Recovery with Superior Hip Surgery

Dr. Ameglio is only 1 of 6 surgeons trained in the State of Florida to perform the SuperPATH® technique, and is the only surgeon implementing it in Southwest Florida. Unlike traditional hip replacement surgery, SuperPATH® doesn’t require hip dislocation, which allows for patients to recover more quickly.

This was the answer Bob was looking for. Not only was he concerned about missing work, he did not have the support needed for an extended recovery at home. Thanks to the SuperPATH® technique, Bob was able to start physical therapy immediately after surgery and only needed to use a walker for nine days. After two weeks, he was even able to ride his stationary bike again.

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Resolving Hip Pain with an Innovative Approach

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Superior Approach to Hip Replacement Surgery

The SuperPATH® technique was developed in 2003 by Dr. Stephen Murphy at New England Baptist Hospital and results in less injury to the patient. Traditional hip replacements require hip dislocation and larger incisions, causing further injury to the joint capsule and muscles, which leads to a longer recovery with extra precautions. Although the SuperPATH® approach is not easier for the surgeon to perform, it is considerably easier for the patient, as it does not require the hip to be dislocated which allows for a faster recovery.

The iFuse SI joint surgery also offers a quick recovery with less pain. This procedure involves only a 2-inch incision and three titanium implants, compared to a typical SI joint fusion surgery, which includes a combination of removing cartilage, bone grafting, screws and more.

Although hip pain may commonly be caused by arthritis, it can also be a sign of sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or sacroiliitis, which can often be resolved with SI joint injections. With similar symptoms, such as groin and thigh pain, it’s easy for the diagnosis to be missed, leaving patients in chronic pain, even after back or hip surgery.

When treating patients, rather than immediately opting for surgery, Dr. Ameglio will first offer non-invasive options. If physical therapy, chiropractic, or other non-invasive treatments won’t provide relief, injections are considered next. In some cases, surgery may be required to relieve chronic pain, however it is always the last resort.

Dr. Ameglio will always go above and beyond when it comes to treating a patient. He is dedicated to finding a resolution to their pain and appreciates the opportunity to improve their quality of life.

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This is SuperPATH Total Hip Replacement at 92 Years Young!

SuperPATH Total Hip Replacement
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Significant Benefits for Patients

Ferdinand had minimal discomfort following surgery and was off of pain meds before he left the hospital.

SuperPATH isn’t easier to perform for the surgeon, but the benefits to the patients are significant including:

  • NO Surgical Hip Dislocation
  • NO Post-Op Hip Precautions
  • NO Muscles or Tendons Cut

…all leading to a FASTER RECOVERY!

Dr. Ameglio is the 1st and most experienced SuperPATH surgeon in SW Florida and is amongst only 6 trained surgeons in the State of Florida.

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Ameglio Orthopedics Featured in Living Local

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Superior Care with a Faster Recovery

Read about Ameglio Orthopedics’ revolutionary approaches to hip pain from arthritis and pain in the lower back, buttock, leg and groin pain; SuperPATH total hip replacement and iFuse SI Joint Surgery.

Surgery is a last resort, but if it is required, Dr. Peter Ameglio is the only Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon in Southwest Florida performing both of these minimally invasive techniques.

Unresolved pain in lower back, buttock, hip, leg or groin pain?

Contact Ameglio Orthopedics today or register for one of our upcoming events to learn more about available treatments. Get superior care and faster recovery at Ameglio Orthopedics.

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Five Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

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Experiencing Lower Back Pain? You’re not alone.

From small annoyances to major inconveniences, most people will experience back pain on some level throughout their lifetime. In fact, lower back pain is second most common reasons Americans visit the doctor.

The back is very complex which makes it especially  susceptible to injury. The most common causes of lower back pain are:

Straining of the ligaments or muscles​

Repeated or sudden awkward movements, especially during lifting, can overexert soft tissue in the back. Sometimes the cause is obvious such as a slip-and-fall or lifting a heavy object, but sometimes the strain is caused from years of poor posture.

SI Joint Dysfunction

This is an often overlooked source of back pain. However, SI joint dysfunction affects about a quarter of people with low back pain. Ameglio Orthopedics offers advanced treatments that can provide lasting relief from SI joint pain.

Child Birth

There are several factors correlated with child birth that can cause or aggravate lower back pain in women. The most obvious of which is the strain caused by the added weight while carrying the child. However, it’s also possible that the act of child delivery can cause damage to the mother’s pelvis or tailbone.

Arthritis

It doesn’t only cause pain in the feet and hands – arthritis can cause stiffness and pain in the spine as well. The human vertebrae are susceptible to inflammation or degeneration just like other joints in the human body. Lifestyle changes and/or medical procedures are available to relive back pain associated with arthritis.

Herniated Disc

Also known as a disk prolapse or a slipped disk, this is a common condition caused when the cushioning between vertebrae protrude through the outer casing. This condition is commonly caused by overuse or lack of physical conditioning and is often characterized by numbness or radiating pain in the limbs. 

Are you experiencing lower back pain?

Contact Ameglio Orthopedics today or register for one of our upcoming events to learn more about available treatments. Get superior care and faster recovery at Ameglio Orthopedics.