Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement

Traditional vs. Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgery

How short is the recovery time for the anterior approach to hip replacement surgery? The following chart (from Smith and Nephew website) shows some general advantages to hip replacement surgery using minimally invasive surgical techniques when compared to traditional hip replacement surgery.







Chart from: Surgical Techniques: Advancements in Surgical Technigues (Click on bold words.)


Read here about recovery time with Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery. (Click on bold words.)