Direct-Anterior Approach

Your surgery may be performed using the Direct-Anterior Approach, a minimally invasive surgical technique used in total hip replacement. This technique may be associated with:

Reduced Muscle Damage
Reduced Pain
Faster Post-Operative Recovery

What Are The Differences Between The Direct Anterior Approach & A Traditional Hip Replacement?

One difference is the location of the incision. During a traditional hip replacement, the surgeon will operate on the patient from the side. Using the Direct Anterior Approach, the surgeon operates on the patient from the front. Another difference is the length of the incision. Traditional hip replacement may require an 10-12 inch incision while the incision used in the Direct Anterior Approach may be 3-4 inches in length.

Direct Anterior Approach Surgery Technique

Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

About

Direct Anterior Hip Replacement is a minimally invasive hip surgery technique to replace the hip joint without cutting through any major muscles or tendons. Like the “mini-posterior” approach, the direct anterior hip replacement offers many benefits compared to traditional hip replacement surgery.

Advantages

Less postoperative pain
Minimal soft-tissue trauma
Smaller incision
Less scarring
Minimal blood loss
Shorter operative time
Quicker recovery
Early mobilization
Less postoperative restrictions
Quicker return to normal activities
Short hospital stays

Frequently Asked Questions

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