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.

“It is like a miracle to walk with no pain. Don't let fear keep you from having this surgery. There are a few weeks of recovery… After that you are on your way to live your life!”

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“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!”

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My hip pain gradually worsened over the years. I went from walking every day to not doing much of anything due to the pain. Once I finally got up the nerve to see Dr. Ellis, the x-ray showed no cartilage in my left hip. Dr. Ellis suggested an anterior hip replacement. Everyone involved at the surgery center was very professional and personable. I limped into the surgery center at 5:30 a.m., my surgery was scheduled for 7:00 a.m. As I was wheeled into surgery the clock showed 7:02 p.m. I was awake in recovery by 9:40 a.m. The nurse had me walking the hallway and up and down stairs about 1:30 p.m. Then I walked out to the car at 2:00 p.m. It is like a miracle to walk with no pain. Don't let fear keep you from having this surgery. There are a few weeks of recovery-taking it easy and using the walker and then a cane. After that you are on your way to live your life! Thank you Dr. Ellis and all the people at Orthopedic ONE!!

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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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