Anterior Hip Replacement

The surgical procedure involves a small incision in front of the hip – the anterior – as opposed to an incision on the side or back of the hip. It is referred to as a muscle sparing surgery because no muscles are cut to access the hip joint which enables a quicker return to normal activity.

The anterior total hip replacement has been developed with the goal of accelerating rehabilitation time, decreasing the risk of dislocation, and minimising the possibility of a leg length discrepancy. The advantage is thought to be that rehabilitation can proceed more quickly by not having to allow the reattached muscle to heal.

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Checked with xray for greater accuracy
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Computer generated cutting guide for greater accuracy

As with other minimally invasive approaches, the incision size is minimised in an effort to help limit post-operative discomfort.

The benefits of anterior hip replacement compared to traditional hip replacement surgery may include the following:

  • Smaller incision (6-10cm)
  • Minimal soft tissue trauma
  • Reduced post-op pain
  • Shorter surgical time
  • Faster healing and rehabilitation time
  • Less scarring
  • Earlier mobilisation
  • Less post-op restrictions
  • Reduced hip dislocations
  • Decreased hospital stay

The desire to minimise pain and accelerate recovery is understandable and anterior hip replacement can achieve this as a minimally invasive surgery. However, the most important aspect of hip replacement surgery is to give you a joint that is pain-free and will last you a long time. These goals cannot be compromised when changes are made to hip replacement techniques.

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