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Hip Replacement Surgery


Hip replacement surgery is performed when the hip joint has deteriorated to a point where the pain cannot be controlled with non-operative treatments. In a hip replacement procedure, the damaged joint surface is removed and replaced with an artificial joint implant.

Total Hip Replacement Surgery


Total hip joint replacement involves surgical removal of the diseased hip joint and replacing them with an artificial joint. Usually a result of arthritis or hip fracture, patients consider hip replacement surgery when they are unable to walk, climb stairs, stand up from sitting position or even sit comfortably without pain.

The orthopedic surgeons at Methodist Physicians Clinic Orthopedics, Omaha, NE, have extensive training and experience in hip replacement surgery. They will discuss with you whether hip replacement surgery will provide the best chance for pain relief and improved mobility.

Muscle-Sparing Hip Replacement Approach


This muscle-sparing technique, known as the direct anterior approach, is performed by working between muscles, rather than by cutting through muscles. This procedure may not work for all patients. Your surgeon will help you decide if the direct anterior approach is right for you. Potential advantages include:

  • Faster return to a normal gait – many patients will be off crutches in two weeks.
  • Increased hip stability – lower risk of dislocation means that patients don’t need the traditional 6 weeks of restrictions (“dislocation precautions”)
  • More accurate prosthesis placement - intra-operative X-ray helps ensure matching leg lengths and proper prosthesis alignment and fit

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Watch Dr. Jana's Interview with WOWT About the Direct Anterior Approach Procedure

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Watch the WOWT News Story About the Direct Anterior Approach and Meet One of Dr. Jana's Patients

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Patient Testimonials

"The strongest testimonial I can give about my hip replacement is that if I should find myself needing a hip replacement in my other hip, I would sign up for the surgery with Dr. Jana on the spot!!! I waited a long time before having surgery due to the long recovery period that I was expecting.  NEVER AGAIN would I wait for surgery - as long as it would be the anterior hip replacement with Dr. Jana."

-Vee, Age 59

 

"I am more than 100% satisfied with my operation and the following recovery period.  I walked with a walker for only 2 days at home and used a cane for approximately 2 weeks thereafter.  I was back to work two weeks after the surgery for a half day.  I played nine holes of golf three weeks and two days after surgery with no pain whatsoever. To sum it up:no pain, no restrictions, AND I WISH I WOULD HAVE DONE IT TWO YEARS EARLIER!"

-Mac, Age 63

 

"Thank you for giving me my life back --pain free-- and thank you and your professional staff for all your time, information, and excellent care, before, during and following my surgery.  I did not use a walker or cane after the first evening following the surgery.  I was walking around the hospital without assistance.  By the second day I was going up and down stairs by using the railing.  At the end of six weeks I was helping paint my house on a ladder and playing golf." 

-Jerry, Age 68

 

"Because of anterior approach's minimal muscle trauma, Mom was discharged from the hospital within 48 hours post -hip replacement with only Tylenol for "discomfort" relief.  Within 2 weeks she enjoyed "showing off" for her grandchildren by ambulating without a walker, something they hadn't seen in years.  Her rapid progress was a pleasant surprise, but the real proof of success was witnessing my once surgeon-fearing mother's impatience with the minimum 91 day wait time to have her other hip replaced."

-David


It should be emphasized, however, that even though this technique for hip replacement surgery may be considered to be less invasive, all hip replacements are major operations. The benefits and risks of each procedure should be discussed with your orthopedic surgeon.

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