HIP REPLACEMENT

Hip replacement is performed for patients who suffer from hip arthritis who do not get adequate relief with other forms of treatment.  A hip replacement removes the ends of the joint that have lost cartilage and replaces this with metal implants.  This procedure is highly successful and allow patients to have a better quality of life and function.  New technology has allowed most of these procedures to be performed with robotic assistance.  This technology allows for better planning of the procedure, improved placement of components, and potentially less pain and longer lifespan of the implant.

At Dr. Chad Kennedy Orthopedic Surgery our we focus on orthopedic repair and reconstruction surgeries for the whole musculoskeletal system, from repairing complex bone fractures to decompressing damaged nerves.

Once a patient’s condition or injury has been diagnosed, we will discuss all treatment options. Depending on the severity of the condition and the patient’s individual situation, these can include medicine, rehabilitation, nonsurgical injections and procedures, immobilization, and surgery.

Orthopedic surgeries can address and correct problems that occur at birth, through injury or as a result of aging, unexpected personal injury or athletic injuries. Depending on the type of surgery, it may be performed under general or local anesthetics.