Doctors plan a hip replacement surgery using a 3D imaging system. It allows you to choose the optimal shape, size and position of the implant, taking into account the structural features of the thigh. The course of the procedure depends on the method of its implementation:
Traditional hip replacement
During traditional arthroplasty , doctors place the implant through a 20-25 cm incision.
Benefits: The cost of a traditional hip replacement is lower than other types of hip replacement.
Disadvantages: during such an operation, the doctor can damage more surrounding tissues than with other types of intervention, so recovery takes 2 times longer. Traditional hip replacement leaves a large visible scar.
Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery
With minimally invasive endoprosthetics, the doctor installs the implant through a 5-8 cm incision.
Advantages: during such an intervention, the doctor damages less surrounding tissues than during an open procedure, so the recovery will be less painful. After the operation, a small scar remains.
Disadvantages: The price of minimally invasive hip replacement surgery is higher than traditional open surgery.
AMIS method of hip arthroplasty
During the procedure, the doctor makes an incision in the skin up to 10 cm in front of the thigh, pushes the tissues that surround the joint and installs the prosthesis.
Benefits: AMIS preserves intact muscles and tendons, so recovery is less painful and 2 times faster than after a procedure that requires cutting these tissues.
Disadvantages: not all doctors know this method of arthroplasty.
Robotic Hip Replacement ( MAKOplasty )
During robotic arthroplasty, doctors use the MAKOplasty robot. It allows you to install a hip joint implant with an accuracy of 0.1 mm.
Advantages: due to the high accuracy of the installation of the endoprosthesis, the term of its operation is increased and the risk of postoperative complications is minimized.
Disadvantages: not all clinics are equipped with MAKOplasty robots. The cost of such an operation is higher than other types.