DePuy Announces Website for Patients With Severe Hip Osteoarthritis

DePuy Orthopaedics announced a website for patients who undergo hip replacement. The website, www.hipreplacement.com, provides hip pain patients with a “broad range of resources,” from mobility assessment tools to surgical options and recovery information, the company said.

“While many sites offer information about osteoarthritis and hip replacement, www.hipreplacement.com takes this a step further by helping find information to sort through the decisionmaking process,” Randy Kilburn, director of hip marketing at DePuy, said. “DePuy’s goal is to educate, empower and encourage patients to seek treatment by informing them about orthopaedic solutions and bringing them together with surgeons.”

The site also features “extensive information” about hip pain treatment options, including: the latest advances in hip surgery, such as computer-assisted surgery and the anterior approach; education about what to expect before, during and after surgery; testimonials from patients; and an orthopaedic surgeon locator, DePuy said.