Surgeon strength

[Ross]

Anyone have any idea how strong or good of shape a surgeon would have to be when dealing with large muscle/boned patients.  Dislocating the joint, reaming the head off and hammering the femoral component can not be an easy job especially when your dealing with precision.  Maybe there are a lot of assistance?
Ross

[Dannywayoflife]

From the videos I've seen the assistants do most of the dislocation etc but it's all technique rather than brute strength

[obxpelican]

The dislocation is actually pretty easy.

Start the below video at around 1:30 and watch him dislocate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_bwTimZMrQ&list=PLB01E2125A7D4C7DB

Warning, if you have not had this surgery yet don't watch it.

Notice nobody is grunting as they dislocate the joint.

Chuck

[Ross]

Thanks OBX that was really cool.

[phillwad]

Both my hips are saying "Ouch!!!!"