The Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeons at OrthoNeuro have performed thousands of total hip replacements and are experts in this procedure using the latest advancements in surgical techniques.
A total hip replacement may be recommended to treat severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment.
How a Total Hip Replacement Is Performed
At OrthoNeuro, a total hip replacement can be performed as an outpatient or inpatient procedure based on what you and your OrthoNeuro surgeon feel are best for you.
A traditional total hip replacement usually uses two incisions to access the hip joint.
Once these incisions are made:
- Muscles and tendons are retracted
- The damaged bone and bone spurs are removed
- The head and neck of the femur (leg bone) are trimmed and replaced using a metal
femoral stem
- A metal or ceramic ball is placed over the femoral stem and serves as the new femoral head
- The acetabulum (hip socket) is smoothed out and deepened
- A new metal socket is inserted
- A plastic spacer is placed and secured into the socket so the femoral head ball component can move properly and smoothly
Your OrthoNeuro surgeon then takes X-rays to make sure the components are perfectly in place. Range of motion is also checked and the incision is then closed.
Typical surgical time is approximately 2 hours.