Hip replacement

Nonsurgical hip treatments

The specialists in our programs work tirelessly to keep up with innovations in hip care, including surgery. Working collaboratively with you, we will first exhaust various conservative hip preservation techniques to manage your condition, before ever considering surgery. Such nonsurgical care options may include:

• Hip injections
• Home exercise programs
• Medications
• Physical therapy
• Supplements
• Weight-loss consultation

Types of hip replacement surgeries we offer

As a regional leader in hip replacement procedures, our board-certified surgeons perform more procedures than other hospitals in Western North Carolina. Here, we prioritize minimally invasive options, including robot-assisted methods. We combine these types of surgery with education, pain management and rehabilitation services to allow you to return home within hours of your surgery. At our family of hospitals, we've seen that recovering at home, sleeping in your bed and eating home-cooked meals bring about positive outcomes and greatly aid in your healing.

Anterior hip replacement

The anterior approach to total hip replacement surgery involves replacing the damaged bone, cartilage and tissues of your hip socket through a small incision at the front of the hip. Because there is less tissue, tendon or muscle disruption with this procedure, it allows you to experience a faster recovery and a reduced risk for hip dislocations. Also, the technique can be an outpatient procedure allowing you to recuperate at home, on the same day.

Posterior or lateral hip replacement

Orthopedic surgeons can also perform total hip replacement surgery by an incision through the back (posterior) or side (lateral) of the hip. Because it is a more disruptive procedure, you may have a more extended hospital stay of one to two days.

What to expect after hip replacement surgery

Your orthopedic surgeon and rehabilitative specialists will have you up and moving as soon as possible after surgery. Additionally, your provider will provide pain management and ensure you're healing properly.

The more informed you are, the better your healing process, so our team ensures you are prepared to care for yourself after discharge. You'll progress through an individualized program to strengthen your ability to walk, climb stairs or get in and out of a car. Relearning these basic abilities is an integral part of the recovery process, all in the service of you beginning to live the life you love once again, unencumbered from pain and discomfort.