Hip Replacement

Am I A Candidate for Hip Replacement?

Most hip pain is mild and can be alleviated through non-operative treatments such as bracing or activity modifications. However, gradual wear and tear is a normal part of aging, and the deterioration of cartilage — arthritis — in the hip is very common. Age, genetic factors, direct injuries to hip structures or high-impact activities over a long period of time can all cause the hip to become affected by arthritis. 

While non-surgical treatment and hip preservation is typically the first option for hip care, hip arthritis is typically progressive and irreversible, and can cause symptoms of pain and limited mobility and range of motion. If arthritis progresses and becomes severe, you may be a good candidate for hip replacement surgery. Other conditions that may indicate a hip replacement is needed may include: 

• Severe hip pain that interferes with daily activities and/or sleep
• Limited mobility or pain when completing daily activities, such as walking, climbing stairs, or rising from a sitting position
• Hip joint damage that has progressed past non-surgical or hip preservation treatments

Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgery with MOR 

The joint replacement surgeons of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush were among the pioneers of minimally invasive hip replacement surgery and were the first to perform it as an outpatient procedure, which dramatically reduce time in the hospital, pain and recovery. 

The minimally invasive total hip replacement procedure involves the use of modified techniques and instruments to place the same, clinically proven implants used in standard surgery, but through a much smaller incision. Instead of a large incision, our hip replacement surgeons use innovative surgical tools to create a small, 3- to 4-inch incision which minimizes soft tissue releasing and dissection. This approach has the potential for dramatically reducing pain by respecting the muscles, ligaments, and tendons surrounding the hip joint to provide a quicker recovery and reduction of post-operative pain.

Potential benefits of this less invasive technique include increased range of motion sooner after surgery, less blood loss during surgery, faster recovery, and a shorter hospital stay as most patient leave the hospital the same day.

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