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Direct anterior hip replacement is an innovative and advanced approach to hip replacement that significantly improves surgical outcomes. It is gaining popularity among patients and surgeons alike due to the following benefits: Less damage to surrounding muscles - There are fewer muscles located in the front of the hip. The surgeon does not cut or separate any of these muscles and instead can work between the muscles to access and replace the damaged hip joint. Faster recovery: Because there are fewer injuries to the hip muscles, they can provide better support for the new hip joint. In a randomized study conducted by the Mayo Clinic, patients were able to achieve functional milestones such as discontinuation of the walker or walking a half mile approximately 5 days earlier with direct anterior hip replacement. Smaller Incision Size: Direct anterior approach hip replacement can be performed through a single 4-inch incision. The posterior hip replacement approach generally requires a 9 ...

  It is important to seek help for hip pain , especially when it interrupts your life. Perhaps you were scheduled for hip replacement surgery, but it was postponed due to COVID-19. Or maybe you've just been reluctant to see a doctor until it seemed safe to you again. Although you still need to protect yourself when you are away from home, you may be slowly returning to some of your activities and appointments. And taking care of your health should be at the top of the list. Learn more about hip replacement surgery, including what to expect before and after, and how we are working to protect you when you are in our care. Who Needs Hip Replacement Surgery ? Patients 65 and older are often good candidates for hip replacement surgery if they: You continued to experience chronic pain even while sitting or sleeping Exhausted all other forms of treatment Maintained an active lifestyle Total hip replacement surgery is not recommended for people who are overweight, tobacco smokers, or livin...

  When your doctor suggests a total hip replacement , the treatment can seem overwhelming. The good news is that as technology has improved, minimally invasive surgical techniques have allowed patients to recover sooner. One of those techniques is the direct anterior approach to total hip replacement . This procedure uses a special operating table to allow surgeons to access the hip from the front of the body. Doing so causes little or no muscle damage during the procedure and less in the center for patients with fewer restrictions because it is not necessary to cut the muscles to access the joint. It is estimated that about 20-30% of total hip replacements in the United States today are performed using the direct anterior approach. Our subspecialized hip care team treats hundreds of patients each year with this technique. The most common diagnoses requiring hip replacement include arthritis (related to aging and normal wear and tear) and trauma (an injury). Read on for some freque...