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Dr. Afshin TaheriAzam

     Orthopedic Surgeon          Pelvic, Hip & Knee Joint Surgeon       
     Associate Professor Of Medical University

Dr. Afshin Taheriazam is Orthopedic specialist, pelvic, hip & knee joint surgeon and Associate professor of medical university. He achieve his orthopedic board certification from Tehran University of Medical Sciences with ranked 2th in 2004 and within 2008-2016, he passed arthroplasty fellowship course (surgery with less hip invasion), hip arthroscopy and revision arthroplasty surgery of the hip and knee joint in The University of Graz, located in Graz, Austria, The Hannover Medical School (MHH) in Germany, The OCM in Munich ,Helios ENDO-Klinik Hamburg, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and Magdeburg University in Germany.
​​​​​​​He is an active and official member of American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Enviromental Health and Safty society (EHS), Persian Orthopaedic Trauma Association (POTA), AO society, faculty member of Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society (APAS), board of director of SICOT fellowship committee, board of director of SICOT subspeciality committee and Iranian Orthopedic HIP Society.

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Surgical Services of Dr. AfshinTaheriAzam 

Treatment Of Hip Fractures 

The most common cause of pelvic and hip fractures is falling from a high height or a severe trauma to the bone as a result of an accident. Conditions such as osteoporosis in the elderly... (Read more)

Pelvic Joint Reoperation​​​​​​​

There are several reasons for the need for re-surgery or revision surgery of pelvic, including:
The artificial pelvic prosthesis may be worn or broken... (Read more)

Pelvic Joint Replacement​​​​​​​

The most common causes of pelvic joint injury are: Osteoarthritis, congenital pelvic diseases and post-traumatic arthritis... (Read more)

Surgery Of Bone Tumors 

The underlying cause of bone tumors is not known, but in general, tumors occur when cells in a part of the body rapidly... (Read more)

Knee Joint Replacement

The most common cause of chronic knee pain and knee replacement is arthritis or joint swelling. Different types of arthritis include... (Read more)

Blackening Femoral Head

Avascular necrosis is caused by disruption of blood flow to the bone. Without blood flow, bone cells die and eventually the bone joint... (Read more)

The successful completion of more than 10,000 pelvic and knee joint surgeries until now demonstrates the expertise and mastery of Dr. Taheriazam in the field of pelvic and knee surgery. With his constant presence in prestigious international circles, he shares his specialized and research experiences with orthopedic surgeons around the world and update his knowledge in the field of pelvic and knee surgery.

Resume of Dr. Afshin TaheriAzam

Presenting articles in the form of lectures, posters and publications in ISI journals, translating and writing a book on hip replacement 

Publications

Scientific Secretary of Congresses, Refereeing Reputable International Journals, Gaining Excellent Rank in General and Specialized Exams and Courses 

Awards

Orthopedic Board from the University of Tehran, Hip Surgery and Subspecialty Fellowships from the University of Tehran, Austria and Germany 

Educational History

Instructor Hip Solutions Turkey, Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Reoperation, Infection Treatment, Minimally Invasive Surgery in USA, Austria and Germany 

Courses

The Latest Scientific Events

Dr. Taheriazam has had valuable scientific activities in the field of orthopedics. You can see a report of his activities in various scientific events in this section.

Magazine Judging

Dr. Taheriazam, with a brilliant background in research science, collaborates with the prestigious international journals PubMed Indexed as a judge.

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Attending International Forums

Dr. Taheriazam believes that attending international congresses has a great impact on improving orthopedic knowledge and the success of surgeries.

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Book Publishing

According to Dr. Taheriazam, the patient's awareness is the responsibility of the orthopedic surgeon. His scientific books can be used by doctors and people.

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Publication Of Articles

Dr. Taheriazam presents his papers in ISI and internal journals or as posters and lectures at international congresses.

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Patient Experiences 

Better Life After Pelvic Joint Replacement Surgery

Leg pain that caused by osteoarthritis of the pelvis is the cause of disability in many patients. These patients, who have difficulty performing simple, everyday tasks before surgery, are surprised by the outcome of the surgery after a joint replacement; Hip replacement surgery not only completely cures leg pain immediately after surgery, but also frees the patient from disability and wheelchairs. After completing a full course of physiotherapy, patients can walk as much as they want without feeling pain and fatigue, and engage in their favorite activities without restriction. Following some precautions and minor restrictions after pelvic joint replacement surgery will help extend the life of the replaced joint. You can contribute to your recovery process by following the necessary restrictions and recommendations after joint replacement surgery.

Quality of life after pelvic joint replacement
Success rate of pelvic joint replacement surgery

Driving after hip replacement surgery
​​​​​​​Pelvic joint replacement and its effect on sexual intercourse

Frequently Asked Questions 

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• When is the best age for joint replacement surgery?

Hip replacement surgery is the most successful surgery of the 21st century and there is no age or weight limit for it, so that it can be performed successfully from the age of 16 to 100 years.

• What are the complications of delayed diagnosis, treatment and surgery of the pelvic or knee joint?

Delay in diagnosis, treatment and surgery will cause damage to surrounding joints, pain, significant reduction in quality of life, limited mobility, short limbs and muscles, etc., so delays in joint replacement surgery in addition to the need for this surgery in patient does not change ,but by causing damage to other joints, it causes countless problems for the patient.

• What restrictions will I have after joint replacement surgery?

Not only will there be no restrictions after joint replacement surgery, but you will also experience the beautiful feeling of a new life. From the second week after surgery, you can continue driving or return to work, and after six months to a year, you can sit on the floor and start exercising again.

• Will short legs, limbs and lameness go away after joint replacement surgery?

Hip replacement surgery will be able to eliminate leg shortening and even severe shortening (10 to 12 cm in congenital dislocation) that will resolve after hip replacement surgery. In addition to joint replacement surgery, lameness also depends on the strength of the muscles around the person's joint, which is generally not observed after this surgery.

• How long does it take to recover from hip replacement surgery?

Recovery time after joint replacement surgery is depending on the cause of surgery. If the disease is operated on time and due to known problems (other than congenital dislocation), it will return to normal life within one to three months. For congenital dislocation, this time will take two to six months, due to the specific coordinates of the joint in congenital dislocations.

• What is the lifespan of a hip implant?

The lifespan of a prosthesis or hip implants is about three decades, which depends on factors such as the quality of the prosthesis, the type of prosthesis, the experience and technique of the surgeon, the hospital, and so on. From the third decade onwards, joint fractures begin slowly, after that the joint can be replaced three to four times.

• How much does hip or knee replacement surgery cost?

The cost of joint replacement surgery depends on many important factors. Factors such as the type of destruction, the severity of the destruction, the condition of the bones, the type of prosthesis, the quality of the prosthesis, the hospital, the surgical team, etc. Therefore, every patient should contact their doctor about the cost of joint replacement surgery.