Anterior Hip Replacement
People suffering from hip pain, arthritis, stiffness, or limited hip movement can choose minimally invasive surgery when a hip replacement is needed. Anterior hip replacement surgery is one of the least invasive surgical options.
Anterior hip replacement is a technique that minimizes the amount of pain a patient may experience and the time it takes for them to recover. With the anterior approach, the surgeon reaches the hip joint from the front of the hip as opposed to the side or back of the hip, which allows the hip to be replaced without detachment of muscle from the pelvis or femur. This significantly decreases surgical trauma, resulting in a much shorter healing process.
An anterior hip replacement may benefit patients experiencing a range of symptoms, including:
- Bone-on-bone sensations
- Difficulty sleeping because of hip pain
- Hip feels unstable, or you have concerns of falling
- Leg appears shorter on one side (a sign of dislocation)
- Nonsurgical therapies have become ineffective
- Reduced range of motion
A conventional hip replacement would require patients to limit hip motion for six to eight weeks following surgery, but with anterior hip replacement, patients are able to immediately bend their hips freely and bear full weight when comfortable. This allows patients to return to normal function much more quickly.
To determine if you’re a good candidate for an anterior hip replacement procedure at Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, contact us today by calling 1-800-REBOUND or request an appointment online.