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Aging, arthritis, and injury can lead to severe damage to the hip joint, which can impede movement and lead to chronic pain.  Surgical interventions can end pain and provide greater mobility for patients when other methods such as walking supports and medication prove insufficient.

First performed in 1960, total hip replacement surgery is one of the biggest achievements in orthopedic medicine. Today, it remains one of the most popular surgical interventions; more than 300,000 hip replacements are performed in the U.S. each year.  Over the years, new techniques such as anterior hip replacement surgery have improved on the effectiveness of total hip replacement.

The minimally invasive anterior hip replacement reduces the size of the incision needed to remove and replace the hip joint in a suitable patient.  Some of its advantages include post-operative pain, minimized scarring, and faster recovery times for patients.  Patients can also expect a decreased risk of postoperative joint dislocation.