Hip Reconstruction & Replacement
Our hips bear the weight of the entire body, which is why chronic hip pain, especially common in active adults, can be debilitating at times. Hip injuries can result from a traumatic direct blow to the hip, a fall, an excessive twisting motion or a bone disease, such as osteoarthrtitis or osteoporosis.
Fortunately, the hip specialists at Wake Orthopaedics offer many hip treatments to reduce the negative impact hip pain and hip injuries can leave on your active lifestyle.
Common Hip Issues Treated at Wake Orthopaedics
Our team of orthopaedic specialists offer hip treatment and hip surgery that can give you back your mobility and restore your quality of life. From tendonitis to hip injuries, hip fractures and beyond, we offer surgical and non-surgical treatment for a variety of hip conditions including:
- Pelvis fractures
- Arthritis
- Dislocations
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Avascular necrosis
Hip Replacement Surgery
If conservative treatment options fail to control symptoms of hip arthritis, hip replacement surgery may be recommended. A hip replacement is a surgical procedure where the surgeon will remove the damaged part of the joint and replace it with a metal, ceramic or plastic implant. After surgery, patients can expect to walk the same day and begin working with physical therapy to restore strength and mobility. Patients can return home the day of surgery or after a short overnight stay in the hospital. With the arthritic portion of the joint replaced, patients can expect significantly improved pain and function after the recovery period and generally return to all activities.
To ensure optimal outcomes and a safe recovery after joint replacement surgery, we follow our standardized total joint pathways. We evaluate many potential risk factors including diabetes control, smoking status and BMI and will refer patients to the appropriate specialist(s) prior to surgery to address any modifiable risk factors. Additionally, we provide total joint education classes to help patients prepare for their recovery after surgery. These pathways help us minimize surgical complications, optimize patient outcomes and improve the patient experience.
Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery
There are several surgical approaches that can be utilized for hip replacement surgery. In recent years, direct anterior hip replacement surgery has gained popularity as a less invasive technique. With this approach, the surgeon works in between muscle planes and therefore no muscle is cut in order to access the joint for surgery. As a result, patients can expect less pain and a faster recovery in the early post-operative period. Other advantages include reduced risk of dislocation and improved accuracy of implant placement due to the ability to use x-ray during surgery. However, this approach is not best for all patients, so be sure to discuss with your surgeon if you are a candidate.
If you think you may be ready for a hip replacement, or just want more information, please schedule with one of our providers.
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