Stop pain. Get back to life.
Orthopaedic expertise abounds at Bowling Orthopaedic, including recognition as a national teaching practice. Our providers not only incorporate the latest procedures and technologies, they routinely instruct others on their use and application. All of this with one goal in mind: Getting patients back to what they love doing.
Jack W. Bowling Jr., MD, is chairman of the New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) Orthopedics Department and a sought-after national speaker, sharing his expertise, experience and passion on a wide variety of orthopedic and sports medicine topics.
"Dr. Jack Bowling replaced my right hip (total hip replacement) in November 2005, and repeated the procedure on my left hip in September 2014. Recovery went very well in both surgeries i.e. I could 'chip and putt' in 7-10 days and played a round of golf in about 6 weeks. I was very satisfied with the outcome. The pain was gone and flexibility improved."
– Dennis D.
We are your source for personalized orthopaedic care. We offer a complete approach to arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder, occupational injuries, sports injuries, and general orthopaedics.
The XR is a new concept in knee replacement surgery. Traditional knee replacement designs did not allow for the preservation of the cruciate ligament (ACL), which in the normal knee is responsible for anterior/posterior stability. Without this knee ligament, traditional knee replacement designs have not been kinematically (how the knee functions) normal.
Specifically, the femur (thigh) bone will translate or shift anteriorly on the tibia (leg) bone causing pain and instability in activities such as stairs, squatting or stooping. This has been shown by the fact that on average only 15 % of total knee replacement patients can squat comfortably.
The XR knee system features an anatomically shaped femur (identical to the traditional Journey II knee options) and a new U-shaped tibial component with a mid section of preserved bone (where the ACL/PCL ) attach. This U shape allows for appropriate resurfacing of the worn tibial cartilage without forcing resection of these critical ligaments.
The technique is identical to traditional knee replacement steps and, therefore, does not add time or difficulty to the standard procedure. Our early experience has shown excellent results with respect to patient outcomes, satisfaction and return to activities.