Understanding Your Diagnosis

Your hip is one of the largest joints in the body. It is a ball-and-socket joint, which means it should move in all directions – hopefully without any pain. As a major weight-bearing joint in the body, the hip provides significant mobility and support. Weight-bearing stresses on the hip during walking are approximately 5 times your body weight.

This video from Medacta International is a good overview of hip issues and the Anterior Hip Replacement procedure.

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is joint inflammation that results from cartilage degeneration. Osteoarthritis has many potential causes, including: age, obesity, increased loads (beyond normal daily activity), previous trauma, and defects of the joint (bone deformity).

The most common symptoms of osteoarthritis are: pain (the most frequent), decreased range of motion, joint stiffness, and joint inflammation. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, learn more about your treatment options, or contact us to see how we can help.

“Dr. Ellis saved my life. I had become so depressed from my pain. These surgeries took that pain away. … Thank you Dr. Ellis for being amazing!”

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“Once I had reached the two months post surgery mark, I was able to carefully hike in the mountains, hit the elliptical fairly hard, complete a full yoga class and workout like I did prior to the surgery.”

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I had seen two surgeons prior to Dr. Ellis. I hadn't felt comfortable with either one. My physical therapist recommended that I have a consult with Dr. Ellis, as he had seen his work through other patients.

The Dublin office was able to get me in right away. Dr. Ellis was so kind and explained everything and the procedure he described was less invasive. I had my first hip replacement (the worse hip) in April and upon waking in recovery, I noticed the difference. The second surgery was in June. Dr. Ellis saved my life. I had become so depressed from my pain. These surgeries took that pain away. God works in amazing ways. He led me to Dr. Ellis.

I recommend him to everyone, including my mother, who traveled three hours to see him. Before surgery I was miserable. I couldn't walk. I couldn't sleep. He saved me. Thank you Dr. Ellis for being amazing!

Dorothy Brandt

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Last December, I received a total hip replacement from Dr. Ellis using the Anterior Approach. His surgical skill, bedside manner and methodology are all excellent and have led to a very successful outcome for me. Before my procedure, we made a plan to ensure that my recovery went as smooth as possible. For the first 6 weeks, I was told to take it fairly easy while performing the prescribed exercises and using ice to prevent swelling. At 3 to 4 weeks post op, I was doing light biking and was able to walk with the assistance of a cane. By 6 weeks after my surgery, I was riding the stationary bike and walking, which then progressed to more challenging exercises which I still do to this day. Once I had reached the two months post surgery mark, I was able to carefully hike in the mountains, hit the elliptical fairly hard, complete a full yoga class and workout like I did prior to the surgery. I only experienced slight pain the evening of my surgery and I have had no real pain since. I sleep better, walk better and played my first 9 holes of golf this week! Thank you Dr. Ellis and staff for giving me my good heath back and allowing me to do the things I want to do in life!

Carl Dipman

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