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Advanced Hip Care
The hip joint is the largest weight-bearing joint in the human body. It is also referred to as a ball and socket joint, and is surrounded by muscles, ligaments and tendons. Any injury or disease of the hip will affect the joint's range of motion and ability to bear weight.
How We Can Help
Common hip procedures and conditions treated at Salem Orthopaedic Surgery:
Hip Replacement
Removing and replacing damaged cartilage and bone in the hip joint with artificial implants. Types of hip replacement surgeries include those below, as well as others you might need based on the advice of your doctor.
Total Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement surgery removes and replaces damaged cartilage and bone in the hip joint with artificial implants and is an option to relieve arthritis pain that limits daily activities.
Depending on your situation, there are different approaches to hip replacement surgery that remove and replace damaged cartilage and bone. The types of hip replacement surgeries include those below, as well as others you might need based on your doctor’s recommendations.
ANTERIOR HIP Replacement
This minimally invasive hip surgery involves making an incision at the front of the hip instead of going through the buttocks or the side of the hip. It is also referred to as muscle sparing surgery because no muscles are cut, enabling a quicker return to normal activities.
POSTERIOR HIP Replacement
In posterior hip replacement, the surgeon makes the hip incision at the back of the hip close to the buttocks.
Revision HIP Replacement
If a previous hip implant becomes damaged, revision hip replacement surgery may be performed to repair or replace the damaged artificial joint with a new implant.
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows your doctor to diagnose and treat many hip problems using only small incisions and specialized tools.
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