What is anterior total hip replacement?

 

Anterior hip replacement is a total hip replacement performed through the anterior approach.  This minimally-invasive, muscle-sparing approach has many advantages.  One of the most beneficial advantages is that patients have far less restrictions after surgery.  In the posterior approach, patients are restricted from turning their toes inward and bringing their knee up to their chest.  They also are not supposed to cross their leg across their body.  With the anterior approach, the patient can perform all of these motions.  The restrictions with the anterior approach are far less and usually do not interfere with daily life. If you are interested in the anterior approach for hip replacement, call Dr. Waddell for a consultation.​

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In Dr. Waddell's hands, the anterior approach is combined with spinal anesthesia, robotic-assistance, and muscle sparing and minimally invasive techniques, which leads to a rapid recovery and the ability to go home within hours of surgery. 

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