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Dr. Cynthia Kahlenberg, MPH, MD is an orthopedist in Stamford, CT specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Cynthia Kahlenberg, MPH, MD is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), NY SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINING and REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INC.
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Hip Replacement
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.
The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:
During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.
Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.
Dr. Cynthia Kahlenberg, MPH, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2015. She completed residency at Hospital For Special Surgery. She has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2015)
Residency: Hospital For Special Surgery (1990)
Licensed In: Connecticut
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Dr. Cynthia Kahlenberg's areas of specialization are general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kahlenberg include hip replacement and knee replacement. She is a graduate of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Yext reports that she is not accepting new patients.