Benefits of Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip pain can severely limit your ability to move and enjoy life, making even simple tasks challenging. Dr. Abbas Naqvi and his team at Town Center Orthopedics are proud to offer minimally invasive hip replacement as a state-of-the-art solution aimed at restoring your mobility and enhancing your quality of life.
Our minimally invasive hip replacement technique is a muscle-sparing procedure that utilizes smaller incisions and less disruption to the surrounding muscles and tissues compared to traditional hip replacement surgery. This approach offers several potential benefits:
- Reduced Pain: By minimizing disruption to the surrounding muscles and tissues, this approach generally results in less postoperative pain compared to traditional hip replacement methods. Patients often experience a more comfortable recovery period.
- Faster Recovery The technique’s less invasive nature contributes to a quicker healing process. Patients can typically resume their daily activities and return to full function sooner, helping to reduce downtime and accelerate the return to an active lifestyle.
- Enhanced Precision with Robotics: When combined with robotic-assisted technology, minimally invasive hip replacement benefits from greater accuracy in implant placement and alignment. This precision helps ensure the longevity of the implant and optimizes overall hip function.
- Lower Risk of Complications: The reduced trauma associated with smaller incisions and less muscle disruption can lead to a lower risk of surgical complications, such as infections and blood clots.
- Shorter Hospital Stay: Due to the reduced invasiveness of the procedure, patients experience shorter hospital stays and quicker discharge times, allowing for a more convenient and efficient recovery process.
- Better Cosmetic Results: Smaller incisions generally lead to less visible scarring, which can generally lead to less visible scarring, which can improve the overall aesthetic outcome of the surgery and boost patient satisfaction.
About Us
We provide exceptional orthopedic care using the latest advancements in medical technology. Our clinic specializes in robotic assisted surgeries, offering minimally invasive options for knee and hip replacements.
With a focus on precision, patient safety, and quicker recovery times, we ensure that every procedure is tailored to meet the unique needs of our patients.
- Patient-Centered Care: Our team provides personalized treatment plans that cater to individual patient needs.
- Expertise: Led by Dr. Abbas Naqvi, a renowned orthopedic surgeon with years of experience in robotic-assisted surgeries.
- Comprehensive Services: From diagnosis to rehabilitation, we offer a full spectrum of orthopedic services.
- Commitment to Excellence: We strive to exceed patient expectations by delivering the highest standard of care.
Before Surgery
- Preoperative Evaluation: Includes imaging studies, blood tests, and a review of your medical history.
- Preparation Instructions: We will provide specific guidelines on how to prepare for the procedure, including any lifestyle changes or medications to avoid.
During Surgery
- Anesthesia: Performed under general anesthesia or regional anesthesia, based on your case.
- Procedure Details: Our surgeon will make a small incision, remove the damaged hip joint, and insert the artificial hip. Advanced imaging and surgical techniques ensure precise placement of the prosthetic implant.
After Surgery
- Recovery Monitoring: You will be closely observed in a recovery area before being moved to a regular hospital room for further care and monitoring.
- Pain Management: Our team will provide comprehensive pain management to ensure your comfort during the initial recovery period.
- Rehabilitation: Physical therapy will begin soon after surgery to help you regain strength, flexibility, and mobility in your new hip joint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates for total hip replacement are typically those with hip osteoarthritis or other conditions causing significant pain and mobility issues. However, suitability for the procedure depends on various factors, including the extent of hip damage, overall health, and the surgeon's assessment.
Recovery times can vary, but many patients experience a faster recovery compared to traditional methods. Most individuals can resume light activities and return to their normal routines within a few weeks. We will provide a personalized recovery plan based on your specific case.
Yes, physical therapy is an essential part of the recovery process. It helps you regain strength, flexibility, and mobility in the hip joint. Our physical therapist will work with you to develop a personalized rehabilitation plan tailored to your needs.
Yes, we can cure the discomfort. Many patients successfully return to their previous activities after recovery, including walking, driving, and participating in low-impact exercises.
Many patients can resume travel after a few weeks, but it's important to follow your surgeon's advice regarding travel. You may need to take precautions, such as avoiding long periods of sitting and ensuring you follow any specific instructions for movement and medication during travel.
Follow-up appointments are usually scheduled at regular intervals during the first year after surgery. Our surgeon will determine the frequency based on your recovery progress and any specific concerns.
Prepare your home by arranging for a comfortable recovery area, ensuring that essential items are within easy reach, and making any necessary modifications to reduce fall risks, such as removing tripping hazards and installing grab bars.
Yes, you may need to modify your exercise routine during recovery. Initially, focus on low-impact exercises and follow the physical therapy plan provided by your therapist. As you heal, you can gradually return to more vigorous activities, based on your surgeon's advice.
Being overweight does not automatically disqualify you from total hip replacement, but it may impact the surgical approach and recovery. Our surgeon will assess your overall health and discuss strategies for managing weight to optimize surgical outcomes.