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Dr. Tony Shen, MD is an orthopedist in New York, NY specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Tony Shen, MD is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and NY SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINING.
523 East 72nd Street 7th Floor HSS - East River Professional Building
New York, NY 10021
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard Suite 106 HSS Long Island
Uniondale, NY 11553
176-60 Union Turnpike Suite 190 HSS Queens
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Hss Queens 176-60 Union Turnpike, Suite 190
Bakersfield, CA 11366
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. Tony Shen, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2017. He has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2017)
Licensed In: New York
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Dr. Tony Shen's specialties are general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Shen include hip replacement and knee replacement. Dr. Shen is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). He attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.