Anterior Hip Replacement
Anterior Hip Replacement in Bakersfield, CA
Anterior hip replacement at the Joint and Bone Institute of California replaces a damaged hip joint through a smaller front incision — for less pain, an easier recovery, and a faster return to the life you love.
Anterior hip replacement at the Joint and Bone Institute of California
Hip replacement is a surgery that replaces the hip joint with an artificial joint. The medical professionals at the Joint and Bone Institute of California will determine whether your hip is damaged enough that hip replacement is necessary. The goal of anterior hip replacement is to replace the compromised hip joint, restore movement, and reduce pain for the years and decades ahead.
The artificial hip joint used in your hip replacement is made of ceramic, metal, or a blend of the two materials, with a lining typically made of plastic, ceramic, or metal. Anterior hip replacement is designed to last and to get you moving comfortably again.
Why the anterior approach?
The logic behind anterior hip replacement is that it allows the surgeon to perform the surgery through a comparably small incision. Rather than entering from the back or the side, the cut is made in the front portion of the hip. Performing hip replacement from the front offers several advantages:
- Reduced potential for pain after surgery
- Less muscle trauma during the procedure
- Minimized limping as you recover
- An easier overall recovery
- A lower chance of hip dislocation
In the end, anterior hip replacement makes it that much easier to return to your prior quality of life — and far faster than would be possible with traditional hip replacement surgery.
What to expect during hip replacement.
Your anterior hip replacement is performed under general or regional anesthesia. Using the front approach, the surgeon replaces your damaged hip joint with the artificial joint, taking care to preserve the surrounding muscle. Because anterior hip replacement is less disruptive to the muscles around the hip, many patients are able to begin moving and rebuilding their independence sooner.
Not sure if you need hip replacement? Our team evaluates the full picture first — we recommend anterior hip replacement only when it’s the right choice for your hip.
Move freely again with anterior hip replacement.
The Joint and Bone Institute of California offers anterior hip replacement in Bakersfield and across the Central Valley. Call today to schedule your consultation.
