Anterior Hip Replacement

Kwan (Kevin) Jun Park, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon located in Houston, TX

With Direct Anterior hip replacement, the surgeon makes a small incision near the front of the hip to remove damaged bone and cartilage, and implant an artificial hip without damaging surrounding muscle and tendons.

Patients leave the hospital sooner and are able to return to their activities quicker than with some other approaches.

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What is Anterior Hip replacement?

First performed by Dr. Robert Judet in 1947, the anterior approach hip replacement procedure has emerged in recent years as the preferred surgical technique for patients due to its multitude of advantages, including:

Reduced risk of difficult complications such as dislocation
Reduced blood loss
Faster recovery of activities of daily living
Improved range of motion
Better ability to ascend and descend stairs

The large body of peer reviewed research and clinical studies examining the results of anterior approach total hip arthroplasty continues to expand and today it is believed that nearly 33% of all THA procedures performed in the USA are done via the anterior approach.

When might I need a total hip replacement?

Common activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or getting in and out of a chair may become painful and difficult, if your hip has been damaged by arthritis, fracture, or other conditions. You may experience stiffness, decreased range of motion (such as putting on your shoes and socks), and pain after activities (walking, sporting activities, climbing stairs).

If medications, activity modifications, injections, and the use of walker or a cane can not adequately help your pain, you may consider hip replacement surgery.

Hip replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure that can relieve your pain, increase motion, and help you get back to enjoying normal, everyday activities.

First performed in 1960, hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful orthopedic operations. Improvements in joint replacement surgical techniques and technology have greatly increased the effectiveness of total hip replacement.

Most total hip replacements are done to treat arthritis of the hip. When you have arthritis, cartilage progressively degenerates. As more of the cartilage wears away, the hip joint becomes bone on bone, resulting in pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility that can become debilitating. The recommended treatment for advanced arthritis is a total hip replacement.

Dr. Park may also recommend a total hip replacement to treat a severe hip fracture or avascular necrosis, a condition in which your hip bone starts to die due to interrupted blood supply to the femoral head.

How is a total hip replacement performed?

During a total hip replacement, Dr. Park removes arthritic bone and the damaged cartilage in the hip joint. Once, the bones are clean and prepared, he inserts a prosthetic metal socket

A metal stem is inserted into the center of the femur bone, and then Dr. Park adds a plastic or ceramic liner that replaces your original cartilage. For the final step, the prosthetic ball, made of either metal or ceramic, and socket are connected to create your new joint.

Don’t struggle with hip pain any longer. Call the Houston office of Kwan (Kevin) Park, MD, or schedule an appointment online today.

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