Minimall Invasive Hip Replacement

Total hip replacement through a Minimally Invasive and minimally traumatic technique.

Hip replacement has evolved significantly over the last five years, with the focus on both the short and long term.

The Long term outcome (at 10,15 and 20 years) remains paramount.  Issues of wear of the bearing and fixation of the hip components to the patient's bone have been solved.

With greater understanding of why previous hip replacements loosened; new bearing and fixation methods offer the potential and expectation of excellent durability at 10, 15 and towards 20 years - better than most cars , washing machines etc.

The Short term recovery is very much an important issue for the patient and thier carers, employers, friends, family and loved ones who all wish for a rapid, safe and successful recovery. 

Simply a minimally invasive hip replacement is a full total hip replacement carried out with minimal trauma to the soft tissues and a focus on the patient's recovery.

The benefits are:

A Small Scar

A less traumatic experience

Less Pain

Low blood loss

Rapid recovery

No major muscle cutting

High patient satisfaction

Most patients walk beautifully at 6 weeks without a stick / limp.

Patients who have had one traditional on one side and one via the minimally invasive approach frequently say there is 'no comparison'.

In 2005 only 4% of total hip replacements were carried out through this approach.

In 2006 this has grown to 25%.  (data from the National Joint Registry).

Minimally Invasive Hip replacement is available on the NHS and Privately.

See the list of specialist Hip Clinics in the UK.