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Hinton Orthopedics has made some exciting changes in the last couple of months. We’re continuing to evolve our practice and provide the best quality care for our patients while making some adjustments along the way that we’ll share with you in a moment. But first, a little history lesson... Dr. Hinton began practicing in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital (LCMH) in February of 1995, where he practiced almost exclusively for 12 years. In 2007, Dr. Hinton decided it was time to be

A common question that we encounter at Hinton Orthopedics is "How long does it take to recover from a knee or hip replacement?" This is a very important question—and one that depends on a variety of factors. However, there is a general recovery process that we can expect following a normal, complication-free operation. After Surgery While the entire process of recovery can last several weeks, recovery actually begins immediately following the surgery. Once Dr. Hinton inserts

Learn about the tests and appointments you will need to prepare for the surgery and make the whole process go smoothly.

Thanks Acadiana Profile Magazine for the recognition as a TOP DOCTOR.....Dr. Hinton MY TOUGHEST CASE: Alan Hinton, MD - Acadiana Profile - February - March 2017 - Alan Hinton, MD treats his patients like family and literally helps them get back on their feet again. EndFragment http://www.myneworleans.com/Acadiana-Profile/February-March-2017/Alan-Hinton-MD/ [if lt IE 9]> <![endif][if IE 9]> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/core/media/themes/Respond/css/ie9.css?ve

I love honey so much my family refers to me as an ole Pooh Bear. I've often thought it would be fun to have my own honey producing hives, just as a hobby. I kept putting it off since I did not have a safe place that I could keep the hives, that is, until four years ago I bought a camp in Fenton, LA. Then I decided that I already have too many hobbies and could not dedicate the time for something else. It turned out that God had other plans. Shortly after I made that decisio

Knee arthroscopy is a great procedure to relieve knee pain. Most arthroscopies of the knee are done to treat cartilage injuries and other internal knee problems. The arthroscope is a small diameter instrument that is connected to a video screen for the surgeon to view the interior of the knee. Arthroscopy is performed by making a viewing portal for the arthroscope and at least one “working” portal. The working portal is for the surgeon to pass instruments through to treat t

Hello again, this is Dr. H taking a quick break from vacation to update my blog. The latest thing that I've been into is anterior hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement is something that I've done for years but only for fractures. Only recently have I really felt that I'm able to offer a significant improvement in hip replacement by offering the replacement to be performed through the "anterior" approach. The anterior approach has several benefits to patients. Generally the

Hooray!! I passed my re-certification exam!! I shared this news with my staff a few days ago, they yawned with excitement. I guess I should not be surprised by their reaction or by me being so excited. As orthopedic surgeons (physicians in general), we are expected to stay up to date with the latest medical disease diagnostics and treatments. Each specialty of medicine has a Board that oversees the training programs and the continuing education for the members of that speci

Hello! Dr. H again, it’s Sunday afternoon. Why does having knee replacement relieve pain from arthritis when the procedure itself sounds so bad? That is the question that a patient asked me last week. So let us first discuss what arthritis is and why is it painful. The knee joint is a complex joint where the thigh, shin and knee cap meet. This is all held together by an array of muscle, tendons, ligaments, and meniscal cartilage. Where the bones actually meet they are cove