Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement in Ahmedabad

Hip Anatomy Overview for Anterior Hip Replacement

The Hip Joint is an important joint of the body that promotes proper movement and ensures stability. It also helps to carry weight-bearing activities because of its network of bones, muscles, cartilage, and ligaments.

Hip Joint Bones - The two bones of the hip joint are the Pelvis and the Femur/Thigh Bone. When the surgeon takes the Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement, the pelvis bone is the access point of the hip joint. Also, it is easier to reach the femoral head and neck (thigh bone parts) for surgery without making cuts around the section.

Hip Joint Articular Surfaces - Include the Acetabulum (Hip socket/cup) and the Femoral Head (the ball that fits into the cup). In the Anterior Hip Replacement, the gap between the muscles (because access is from the hip front) helps precise exposure to these surfaces and positioning of the prosthesis.

Muscles, Ligaments, and Cartilage - These tissues support the bones and articular surfaces. There is no muscle cut and only minimal tissue damage when a surgeon opts for an Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement. With the preservation of capsules and crucial cartilage or ligaments, there are fewer chances of any postoperative problems.

Procedure of Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery

The Direct Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement makes it easy for the surgeon to perform this surgical technique. Contrary to the traditional hip replacement surgery, where the surgeon accesses the hip joint from the side (lateral) or the back (posterior) section, here, the Hip Anterior Approach allows accessing the joint through the front of the hip.

Dr. Ateet Sharma performs Direct Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery in Ahmedabad for patients having hip problems like severe arthritis, hip injury, avascular necrosis, fractures, etc. Many considerations are taken before deciding if the treatment is right for the patient. Here is the Anterior Hip Replacement Procedure-

The first step of the Direct Anterior Approach is the administration of anesthesia. It makes the region numb so that there is no pain or discomfort sensation throughout the surgery.
The next step of the Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement is making an incision in the hip front section from the pelvis to the top of the femur.
It leads to the opening of the femoral capsule. The surgeon can locate the femoral neck by parting the muscles naturally and making no cuts or detachment in the muscles.
After locating, there is a cut made in the thigh bone neck to remove the diseased femoral head. It aids in making measurements of the cup size.
Exposure and widening of the Acetabulum (hip socket) is the next step of the Anterior Hip Replacement. This is done to shape the cup for the prosthesis to fit.
After shaping the section, the surgeon inserts the artificial acetabular cup and the femoral component into the respective spaces.
The next is to fix the components after checking the movement or making any adjustments. When everything is appropriate, the surgeon closes the incision, completing the Anterior Hip Replacement procedure.
The team monitors the person, after which the rehabilitation begins. Physical therapy is also one of the parts of the recovery program to promote healing and restore hip function.

How Does the Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement Benefit Patients?

There are several advantages of Anterior Hip Replacement Approach. Some of the common reasons that lead to opting for this way of surgery over traditional surgery are-

Accurate Control on Implant Position - The Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement enables the surgeon to place the prosthetic component precisely in the section. It ensures the alignment is accurate, the joint is stable, and the hip functions well.

Precise Measurement of the Leg's Length - When the hip joint is exposed from the front part, the surgeon easily measures and adjusts the leg length during the Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery. Because of that, there is a low risk of limb length discrepancy (difference).

Low Risk of Post-Surgery Hip Dislocation - As the stability of the hip joint is high via the Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement, patients have a minimal risk of getting the hip dislocated. All the complications, like postoperative bleeding, infection, etc., have a less chance to occur.

Less Damage to Surrounding Muscles - One of the most important advantages of the Anterior Hip Replacement Approach is the minimal trauma to surrounding soft tissues. The surgeon carefully separates the muscles and other tissues without cutting or detaching them from the bones.

Easier and Quicker Recovery - As muscles and other tissues are preserved and the surgery is minimally invasive, patients often experience a faster and more comfortable recovery period.

The Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement is beneficial, and our expert surgeon, Dr. Ateet Sharma, provides Robotic Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery that improves surgical outcomes. Both robot-assisted and the anterior surgical approach add to the benefits of hip replacement.

For a consultation regarding hip problems and to understand our Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement in Ahmedabad, schedule an appointment. We ensure to consider all the problems and give the best treatment for a speedy recovery!