Hip fusion-Arthrodesis. Arthrodesis is the fusion of the femur (thighbone) to the pelvis. Hip fusion is used for young patients with healthy spine and no changes in other joints. It may be also attempted for patients with failed total hip joints. Recovery requires partial weight bearing for a period of 12 weeks or more.
The Atlas Cedar lives long and requires a lot of space to develop freely growing 40 to 60 feet high with a 30 to 40 foot spread. Male cones are 2 to 3 inches and form on lower part of tree, with larger purple female cones developing on top branches.
Over 500 types of evergreen trees exist today, but only a handful of varieties make it to the living rooms of Christmas celebrants each year. Three of the most common genera are the pine, fir, and spruce.