Dr . Charles Toulson founded Dallas ’ premier destination for hip and knee replacement , Alpha-Orthopedics & Sports Medicine . Conveniently located in Dallas and McKinney , his practice provides care for a full range of musculoskeletal disorders , diseases , and injuries to the human body .
Dr . Toulson and his team at Alpha Orthopedics & Sports Medicine share a passion for excellence in orthopedic care , and they work together to provide just that . Areas of specialty include , adult hip and knee reconstruction , adult hip and knee revisions , Robotic -Assisted joint resurfacing , knee arthroscopy , foot , ankle and trauma .
DIRECT ANTERIOR HIP REPLACEMENT Dr . Toulson is a pioneer in direct anterior hip replacement surgery . Using only a three-to-four-inch incision , anterior hip replacement surgery allows for a faster recovery , less pain , and alleviates the need for postoperative hip range of motion restrictions . As a result of its muscle-sparing approach , it is most attractive to patients . This minimally invasive technique is so effective that patients are often walking the same or next day without a walker , cane , or crutches .
Norman , a former Dallas Cowboy football player , had been living with hip pain for 7 years before becoming a recipient of a hip replacement surgery performed by Dr . Toulson . Upon meeting Dr . Toulson for his surgery , Norman expressed his experience by noting , “ My first impression of Dr . Toulson , I came away with the word ‘ genius .’ I was very impressed with his very positive attitude , his knowledge , his willingness and ability to explain to myself exactly what was going to happen .”
Dr . Toulson stated : “ My preferred technique for replacing a hip is going through the front of the hip , the anterior supine hip replacement . With this technique we can get to the hip without damaging any muscle at all , and if we don ’ t damage any muscle … patients can recover quicker than ever before .”
Norman continued , “ After the surgery I was walking around basically the next day . I was very , very happy with the outcome and very happy with the little time it took to recuperate . In my opinion , my life was back to normal in two weeks and I was thrilled with that .”
ROBOTIC-ASSISTED HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT Dr . Toulson is considered a leader in the Dallas / Fort Worth area in Robotic-Assisted hip and knee replacement and has performed more robotic joint replacements than any other surgeon in the area . Continued , page 10
COLLIN COUNTY Living Well Magazine | NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017
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