Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement

MINIMIZING THE TIME FROM REPLACEMENT TO RECOVERY

Steadman Hawkins surgeons – Brayton Shirley, Brian Burnikel and Philip Wessinger – are among the first in the region to perform the anterior approach to hip replacment. Using customized Hana tables allows the surgeon to replace the hip through a single incision, anterior approach without detachment of muscle from the pelvis or femur. The table allows hyperextension, abduction, adduction and external rotation of the hip for femoral component placements a positioning option not possible with conventional tables. The lack of disturbance to the lateral and posterior soft tissues provides immediate stability of the hip after surgery.

Advantages of the Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement

• Less Pain
• Faster Recover (2 to 8 weeks vs. 2 to 4 months with traditional hip replacement)
• Immediate Stability
• Few flexing/ movement limitations
• Muscles not cut – uses a natural window between muscles groups
• Small scar – about 4 inches long

Not everyone is a candidate for the anterior approach for hip replacement so contact us for an evaluation with one of our hip specialists by calling (864) 454-7422.