Direct anterior hip replacement is a minimally invasive surgical technique which involves a 3 to 4 inch incision on the front of the hip that allows the joint to be replaced by moving muscles aside along their natural tissue planes, without detaching any tendons. This approach often results in quicker recovery, less pain, and more normal function after hip replacement. Because the tendons aren’t detached from the hip during direct anterior hip replacement, hip precautions are typically not necessary. This allows patients to return to normal daily activities shortly after surgery with a reduced risk of dislocation.
Read more about this approach in our new patient article:
Direct Anterior Approach (Minimally Invasive) Total Hip Replacement
01/03/2015