Frisco Orthopedics & Joint Replacement

Lawrence Kelly
“I was most impressed by Dr. Hakim's attentiveness and focus on achieving an outcome that best suits my lifestyle.

He patiently listened to my concerns and respectfully explained and discussed the best options for my treatment.

His support staff was also patient and thorough. I highly recommend.”

Do you or someone you know experience hip pain? Learn more about the common causes of hip pain and some treatment options. To schedule an appointment call 469-443-0924 or visit our website at www.drvictorhakim.com

Causes for Hip Pain Learn about the different causes of hip pain and what you can do to feel better.

Freedom is not free, since 1776 it has cost us more then 1.3 million lives. Remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Knee replacement does have some limitations.
If knee pain is hurting your game visit our website at www.drvictorhakim.com for more information

Traveling with joint pain can be extremely difficult and worsen joint symptoms. These tips can help reduce joint pain when traveling.

Pain-free Travel Tips The stress and tension that often come with a trip can add to physical discomfort and worsen joint symptoms. But with a little research and proper planning you can reduce pain and anxiety and have a pleasant journey.

Arthritis Health discusses the benefits of anterior hip replacement.

Dr. Hakim performs Makoplasty robotic assisted partial knee replacement. This procedures only replaces part of the knee joint resulting a quicker recover, less physical therapy, and the majority are done on a outpatient basis.

Partial Knee Replacement Offers Greater Economic Value Partial Knee Replacement Offers Greater Economic Value

Hip pain? Younger and younger Americans are getting their hip replaced. The anterior approach to hip replacement does not cut muscles which creates a shorter recovery with minimal post operative restrictions. Also, by not cutting muscles the hip joint will be more stable.

More Younger Americans Getting Hip Surgery As Fewer Physicians Perform It | MDDI Medical Device... More younger Americans are choosing to get their hips replaced, even whille paradoxically fewer physicians are performing them. Those are the results of a new study that will be presented Thursday at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which kicked off in Las Vegas on…

A blood test for Osteoarthritis?

Coming Soon: First Blood Test for OA Coming Soon: First Blood Test for OA

Learn more about the common causes of hip pain and when it is time to see a doctor.

Hip Pain: Why does your hip hurt? Learn about the different causes of hip pain and what you can do to feel better from Arthritis Today Magazine.

Jill a world class power lifter needed a hip replacement but did not want the downtime and long recovery. Read her story about the decision to have a anterior hip replacement.

Direct approach to hip replacement [...] she's already planning to have her right hip replaced in February, and Porter anticipates she'll be ready for a World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters competition in Reno, Nev., later this year. The posterior approach involves cutting buttock muscles to get to the hip joint. Since butto…

Your attitude can make all the difference.

Joint replacement has changed, gone are the days of staying in a hospital 5-7 days following a total joint. Many of our healthy anterior hip replacement patients are opting to recover at home versus a hospital, most patients go home the next day following total hip replacement.

Outpatient Joint Surgery Offers Benefits Outpatient Joint Surgery Offers Benefits

Would you disclose personal health data if it could benefit you? Smart watches will tell your insurance company if you had a good night sleep last night or what your blood pressure is today. Samsung has partnered with Cigna, Aetna, Humana and the Cleveland Clinic for wearable smart watches that will monitor and reward healthy behaviors.

Smart Watches to Change Healthcare Smart Watches to Change Healthcare

Makoplasty partial knee is ideal for those suffering from early stage osteoarthritis. How do I know if I am a candidate? Call 469-443-0924 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Am I a Partial Knee Resurfacing Candidate? | MAKOplasty® If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoarthritis(OA) of the knee, you may be a candidate for MAKOplasty® partial knee resurfacing

Do you experience swelling in your knee, pain with activity, or difficulty climbing stairs? You may have osteoarthritis in only one component of the knee. Makoplasty robotic assisted partial knee replacement may be a solution that relives pain and allows most patients to go home the same day.

Hip pain waking you up at night or limiting your activities? Anterior hip replacement-AMIS may be an option. Learn how anterior and posterior replacement are different. For more information visit www.drvictorhakim.com/anterior-hip-replacement-amis.html or call 469-443-0924.

Anterior vs. Posterior Hip Replacement Interested in learning about minimally invasive hip replacement? Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Chenger explains the advantage of the new anterior approach. F...

Hard work, determination, and faith can allow us to accomplish anything.

As the baby boomer population ages and the Affordable Care Act provides medical coverage for tens of thousands experts predict the U.S. will experience a physician shortage of 90,000 doctors by 2025.

Doctor Shortage Looms in 2025 Doctor Shortage Looms in 2025

As the baby boomer population ages the number of hip replacement in the U.S. will continue to rise. Hip replacement is one of the greatest modern medical advancements that provides individuals with an option to regain mobility and live pain free.

Hip Replacement Curve Continues Up Hip Replacement Curve Continues Up

Knee or hip pain slowing you down? Osteoarthritis (OA) may be the cause, learn more about the sign and symptoms of OA. If you feel you have hip or knee osteoarthrits visit www.drvictorhakim.com or call 469-443-0924.

Signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis that affects millions. Find out what is osteoarthritis, its sign, symptoms and more.

Phone apps and wearables are the next phase of patient compliance. Currently these are being used to reduce hospital readmissions and increase post discharge patient engagement. Pilots are beginning soon for hip and knee replacement patients.

Wearables & Phone Apps Monitor Patience Compliance Wearables & Phone Apps Monitor Patience Compliance

Happy St. Patricks Day! How are you celebrating St. Patty's Day?

St. Patrick's Day: A few Irish facts for the day to impress your friends, co-workers How many American claim to be Irish? How many cities, places are called Dublin?

Suffering from knee pain? Don't replace your knee, recreate it. Conformis 3D knee technology goes from image to custom implant using 3D printing. A perfect fit implant results in a more natural stable knee. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact us at 469-443-0924.

ConforMIS iFit: Image-to-Implant Technology

3D knee replacement resulted in a perfect fit for Duane who put off knee replacement for 10 years before finding out about 3D knee replacement.

Finding a perfect fit in knee replacement, from a 3D printer Surgeon uses a new tool in knee replacement — 3D printing.

AMIS Anterior hip replacement is true minimally invasive surgery. How is it different then conventional hip replacement?

How is AMIS different then conventional hip replacement? AMIS is true Minimally Invasive Surgery. True Minimally Invasive Surgery is characterized by the preservation of muscles and tendons encountered during the surgery to the hip joint capsule and offers a reduced skin incision. AMIS does not cut muscles and does respect nerves. For this reason AMIS is…