Roughly 3 million Americans have hip replacement surgery each year with women needing it more frequently than men1. Over the last few decades, surgical techniques in hip replacement have come a long way. Living with painful arthritic hips can be a thing of the past, thanks to the innovations in hip surgery.
The next generation of the popular Anterior hip replacement surgery, uses a bikini incision to help patients faster return to active lifestyles. Since 50 is the new 40, having a modest scar can leave active adults feeling more confident in their golden age, while enjoying time at the beach.
The benefits of the anterior approach using the bikini incision include:
- A small incision with a discrete scar
- Greater patient satisfaction
- Minimal soft-tissue trauma
- A faster recovery and return to work and activities
- Fewer postoperative restrictions
- Less risk of dislocation
- Less blood loss
Studies show that the bikini incision hip replacement allows for fewer post-surgical restrictions than traditional hip replacement surgery2. Most people have restored range of motion and a reduction in pain more quickly with this approach. This procedure can easily be done in an outpatient setting, in one day with recovery at home.
The bikini incision hip replacement is the next generation of hip surgery advancements, using cutting edge techniques. With the bikini incision hip replacement, patients can experience better outcomes, with higher satisfaction rates.
Dr. David Buchalter is one of a few surgeons across the nation that offers patients this new innovative procedure in hip surgery, serving patients across South Florida.
David N. Buchalter, MD is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery at South Palm Orthopedics. Dr. Buchalter uses the latest cutting-edge surgical and nonsurgical techniques for orthopedic patients across South Florida.
