Team Cafferky is offering patients some of the most innovative hip replacement procedures in the United States, including anterior hip replacements. Anterior hip replacements are a minimally invasive, outpatient surgical procedure that allows patients to recover faster while in the comfort of their own homes.

So what exactly is anterior hip replacement, and how does it help you get back to doing the activities you love?

What Happens During An Anterior Hip Replacement?

Like all other joint replacement procedures, an anterior hip replacement is performed while you are under anesthesia. Once you are under and your hip has been sterilized, Dr. Cafferky will make a small, 4-inch incision along the front of the hip.   

The rest of the procedure continues as follows:

1. Dr. Cafferky shifts the tissues and muscles around your hip joint out of the way, so he is able to see all the bones in the joint.

2. The ball of your hip joint is removed. 

3. All damaged cartilage and bone in the socket of the joint are removed.

4. The implants (an artificial ball and socket) are attached to the thigh and pelvis bones.

5. The artificial ball implant is fixed into place in the socket.

Once the surgical instruments are withdrawn, Dr. Cafferky and his team will close the incision site with sutures and cover the area with a sterile dressing.

Benefits of An Anterior Hip Replacement

The biggest difference between an anterior hip replacement and a traditional hip replacement is the location of the incision. In a traditional approach, the incision is made either in the back of the hip or the side rather than the front, meaning the tendons and muscles may need to be cut. However, the anterior approach is less invasive and causes less trauma to the surrounding tendons and muscles. 

Additional benefits of anterior hip replacements include:

• Shorter time under anesthesia 

• Outpatient procedure

• Reduced pain after surgery

• Faster recovery time with most patients able to bear weight immediately after surgery

• Less blood loss during surgery

• Reduced damage to surrounding soft tissue

• Decreased risk of hip dislocation 

• Less scarring at the surgical site

In general, anterior hip replacements are less painful with a faster recovery. The long-term success of anterior hip replacement is one of the highest for surgical replacements with 90 percent of implants functioning after twenty years.

Question About Anterior Hip Replacements? Contact Team Cafferky Today!

An anterior hip replacement can help improve your hip joint’s range of motion and function while relieving hip pain from a damaged joint. If you are ready to take the next step in improving your quality of life, contact Team Cafferky today!

Dr. Cafferky is known throughout Colorado for his skill and dedication to patients. Schedule a consultation with his practice at The Steadman Clinic by calling (970) 476-1100 or by submitting an online appointment request form.