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Anterior hip replacements have fewer restrictions.<\/h2>\nAnterior hip replacements have fewer restrictions.<\/h2>\nThe anterior approach to total hip replacement is a minimally invasive procedure that allows people to get back to their active lives without restrictions.<\/p>\n
The anterior approach procedure is popular for its potential benefits. During the anterior approach procedure a\u00a0small incision is made on the front of the upper thigh, which allows the surgeon to spread the muscles and work through the natural spaces between them. This technique does not disturb the gluteal\u00a0muscles or detach muscles from the pelvis or the femur.\u00a0Since the muscles are not cut, healing and recovery occur sooner.<\/p>\n
In the surgery center, the patient lies flat on a specialized operating table used to\u00a0stabilize the leg and pelvis.\u00a0This position minimizes the traditional pelvic tilt. It also gives the surgical team\u00a0excellent access to the thighbone and precise control of the operative leg during surgery.<\/p>\n
Side-by-side television monitors let the surgeon compare an X-ray image of the opposite hip with the reconstructed hip to achieve correct leg length. According to Dr. Eric Thiel, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in anterior hip replacement, using active X-ray control in the operating room allows the surgeon to fine-tune the positioning of the artificial hip components to ensure the precise placement for the best possible outcome.<\/p>\n
People who have anterior approach replacement, often:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n We hope so. We believe it’s one of the best hip replacement options for active adults.<\/p>\n But, there\u2019s really no way to tell until we take a look at your overall health, your lifestyle, age, and most importantly your bone health and quality. The surgery cannot be\u00a0performed on every person. The anterior approach method is not an option for people who have hip dysplasia or necrosis.<\/p>\n If you are experiencing hip pain and your bone quality is healthy, you may be a candidate for an anterior total hip replacement.<\/p>\n There\u2019s only one way to know for sure. Request an appointment with either Dr. Eric Thiel or Dr. Douglas Keele. They are Bone & Joint\u2019s anterior hip specialists.<\/p>\n Call 800.445.6442 for your surgical consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Anterior hip replacements have fewer restrictions. The anterior approach to total hip replacement is a minimally invasive procedure that allows people to get back to their active lives without restrictions. The anterior approach procedure is popular for its potential benefits. During the anterior approach procedure a\u00a0small incision is made on the front of the upper thigh, which allows the surgeon to spread the muscles and work through the natural spaces between them. This technique does […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-158","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hip","category-joint-replacement"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Am I a candidate for anterior hip replacement?<\/h2>\n