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.
The list might include evergreen trees of hollies, cherry laurel, tree ligustrum, loquat, myrtle oak, sand live oak, and sweet acacia plus deciduous selections of Chinese elm, red bud, river birch and winged elm. Most of these grow less than 40 feet tall and not as wide.