Dr.
Kurtz is currently working on a computer
modeling research study
to look at the affects of translating the center
of rotation on the range of motion of the hip and biomechanics of the hip joint during hip
replacement surgery.
He is
also enrolling hip replacement patients in a IRB
approved research
study that is evaluating Dr. Kurtz's ability to
accurately return the leg to the same position
as before surgery. The pre-operative leg
length and offset is compared to the
post-operative leg length and offset.
Study patients are asked to fill out a Harris hip
score questionnaire before surgery and a few
times after surgery. If you would like
more information on the technique used, please
click here.
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