Replacing the damaged hip joint with a prosthesis, through a smaller incision in the front of the hip.
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Anterior hip replacement
In anterior hip replacement, the surgeon accesses the joint through a smaller incision at the front of the hip, which can result in less pain and a faster recovery. During the procedure, damaged bone and cartilage are removed from the hip joint and replaced with an artificial prosthesis made of metal and plastic. This technique has become increasingly popular due to its potential benefits, such as less blood loss and faster recovery.
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Anterior hip replacement is a minimally invasive hip surgery performed to replace the hip joint without cutting any major muscles. It is also known as muscle-preserving surgery because no major muscles are cut, allowing for a faster return to normal activity. With the anterior approach, the incision is made on the front of the hip, allowing the surgeon to access the joint without cutting any major muscles. Hip replacement is indicated for patients with arthritis of the hip joint. Arthritis is a condition in which the articular cartilage covering the joint surface is damaged or worn out, causing pain and inflammation.
Some of the causes of arthritis include advanced age, congenital or developmental hip diseases, obesity, history of hip injury or fracture, and increased stress on the hip due to overuse.