Hip Surgery

Variables when considering hip replacement surgery include whether it will be minimally invasive, computer assisted, and the shape and material of the new hip.

Anterior hip replacement surgery recoveries tend to be faster, with patients returning to walking independently earlier, but there are potential disadvantages too.

Anterior hip replacement surgeries are different from traditional hip replacements, and have advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional hip replacements.

General anesthesia is a common choice for surgeries, but local anesthesia may also be an option for some surgeries or less invasive medical procedures for arthritis.

Patients should follow their surgeon's post-surgical precautions for anterior hip replacement. They will usually be much less restrictive than those for a total hip.

Exercises such as heel and toe lifts, standing hip abduction, shallow squats, and low-impact aerobic can help aid recovery from a anterior hip replacement surgery.

The steps for an anterior hip replacement differ from the more common posterior approach in terms of incision location, muscles affected, and ease of technique.

When choosing a hip replacement surgeon, considerations include the surgeon's credentials and surgical experience. There is no problem with seeking a second opinion.

Considerations for the anterior approach hip replacement include who can have the surgery, choosing a surgeon, and getting a second opinion.

Simple, physical therapist approved exercises can help strengthen muscles and promote blood flow, which can speed up recovery from hip replacement surgery.

A doctor may suggest hip replacement for those with hip pain caused by moderate to severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis.

Minimally invasive hip replacement uses a smaller incision whose location varies. Specialized surgical tools to prepare the bone and attach the prosthetic are used.

Minimally invasive hip replacement uses a smaller incision than a traditional approach and has a potentially quicker recovery, but is more challenging to perform.

Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery uses a smaller incision and causes less tissue damage. With an experienced surgeon, the patient's recovery may be easier.

A patient scheduled for joint replacement surgery may be asked to engage in pre-surgical weight loss, hip strengthening exercises, and making changes at home.

Surgeons and physical therapists have many precautions and recommendations for hip replacement patients to speed up recovery and avoid hip dislocation.

When a patient wakes up from hip surgery, both recovery and rehabilitation can influence hospital discharge and potential complications.

Medical preparations for total hip replacement surgery may include starting or stopping certain medications, banking blood, and quitting smoking.

Total hip replacement surgery (total hip arthroplasty) is an operation done to reduce hip pain caused by severe hip arthritis.

After discharge, hip replacement patients are given a list of movements to avoid (like deep bending), physical therapy recommendations, and other advice.

The vast majority of total hip replacement surgeries are successful, although a low percentage risk of complications such as dislocation, allergic reactions, infection, do occur.

Total hip replacement surgery follows a series of steps performed by the surgery, including anesthesia, incision, extraction, and insertion of the prosthetic.

For people recovering from hip replacement surgery, their recovery timetable dictates when they can drive, return to work, participate in sports, and have sex again.