Your joints are involved in almost every activity you do. Simple movements such as walking, bending and turning require the use of both hip and knee joints. Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Steven Zelicof has been treating orthopedic patients in the Westchester, New York area since 1990, performing reconstructive surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder joints utilizing advanced minimally invasive techniques including computer navigation.
Total hip joint replacement is a treatment option for a number of ailments, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, and Paget's disease.
OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis, one of the most common forms of degenerative joint disease, affects an estimated 43 million people in the United States. Whether you are considering a total hip joint replacement, or are just beginning to explore available treatments, Dr. Zelicof can help guide your journey to treatment.
Dr. Zelicof was one of the first surgeons to perform hip resurfacing in the New York area and serves as the chief of the Joint Replacement Service at Westchester Medical Center.