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 associated species of pine forest may cross frontiers and become new elements of the oak forests. In eastern North America, rare species of oak trees include scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea), chinkapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii), and post oak (Quercus stellata).