Faster Recovery After Hip Replacement Surgery
In the past, hip replacement surgery was considered difficult, lengthy, and painful. Today, however, Dr. Hopkins and his team at Medical City Hip & Knee Specialists are proud to offer minimally invasive total hip replacement surgery for all of our patients. Your comfort is our top priority, and under the expert leadership of Dr. Eldon G. Hopkins in Frisco, TX, we can perform advanced hip procedures to fit your specific needs.
Minimally invasive hip replacement has grown into a popular surgical option, and it will continue to advance and grow as the general population ages. This type of hip replacement procedure is most often recommended for patients suffering from hip pain caused by arthritis of the hip joint. Aging results in stiffness and hip pain when the cartilage covering your joint surfaces wear out. Or you may experience hip problems because of injury, infection, arthritis and developmental abnormalities.
No matter what the cause of your hip pain, your doctor may recommend total hip replacement. The ball at the top of the thigh bone is removed and replaced with a stem topped by a ball, which fits into the hip joint socket lined with a cup-shaped implant. The result is a brand new ball-and-socket hip joint. Although the “fixtures” are similar to traditional total hip replacement, the methods and benefits make a big difference.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
- Smaller Incision
- Reduced Pain
- Faster Recovery
- Shorter Hospital Stays
- Less Potential for Blood Loss
- Smaller Risk of Scarring
- Less Damage to Muscles and Tendons
We use advanced surgical tools and operate in state of art operating rooms to carry out our procedures. Our goal is to relieve pain in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.