Hip replacement is a common surgery, with more than 600,000 procedures performed in the United States each year1. However, a surgeon may choose from different approaches to perform their patient’s surgery. The Anterior Approach to hip replacement is a minimally invasive surgical technique where the surgeon makes an incision at the front of the hip and works between the muscles to keep them intact, instead of through the buttocks or side of the hip as is common with traditional hip replacement.
An innovative way to perform the Anterior Approach is called ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ and is now being performed by Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Carlos Gomez.
The ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™, now offered at Wood County Hospital, goes beyond the Anterior Approach technique and includes exclusive technologies to help improve the surgical experience for the patient, like:
With the ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE, patients spend less time in the hospital2, 3, have a faster recovery2, 3, 4, experience less pain2, 3, 4, and take less narcotics to relieve pain after surgery2, 5 compared to patients who have undergone traditional hip replacement surgery. This is a viable option for our patients that may have avoided hip replacement due to the fear of lengthy or painful recovery.
The performance of hip replacements depends on age, weight, activity level and other factors. There are potential risks and recovery takes time. People with conditions limiting rehabilitation should not have hip replacement surgery. Only an orthopaedic surgeon can determine if hip replacement is required based on an individual patient's condition.
Surgeon Carlos Gomez, M.D. will discuss these highly customized procedures and if one is right for you.
For questions, please call 419-354-3072.