Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Surgeries
In hip replacement surgery, the surgeon replaces the ball and socket portion of the hip with a combination of metal, ceramic and plastic. Many different types of designs and materials are currently used in artificial hip joints. All of them consist of two basic components: the ball component (made of a highly polished strong metal or ceramic) and the socket component (usually made of a titanium metal shell with a plastic liner). The metal is usually made from titanium; the plastic from polyethylene. The artificial joint is usually secured in place by natural bone growing into the metal, or can be cemented into place if the bone is more fragile.
Joint replacement surgeries are performed at DMC Harper University Hospital, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital and DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
The hip replacement providers at the Detroit Medical Center utilize Mako SmartRobotics™, a minimally invasive, robot-assisted surgical option to perform the procedure. Mako uses 3D CT-based planning software so your surgeon can know more about your anatomy to create a personalized joint replacement surgical plan.
The Detroit Medical Center has performed thousands of joint replacement surgeries with Mako SmartRobotics™ since 2012.
Potential benefits of Mako SmartRobotics™ when compared to traditional joint replacement surgery may include:
- Preservation of healthy bone and tissue
- Optimal implant positioning resulting in a more natural feeling hip following surgery
- A more rapid recovery
- Less discomfort, swelling and blood loss
- Lower risk of complications
When you hear ‘robotic-arm assisted technology,’ it’s important to understand that the Mako robotic-arm doesn’t actually perform the surgery. Surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon, who uses the Mako system software to pre-plan your surgery, and the robotic arm to help perform the surgery more accurately.
Total hip replacement with anterior approach refers to surgeries done from in front of the hip and is a muscle sparing surgical technique that allows the joint to be replaced by moving muscles aside along their natural tissue planes, without detaching any tendons. Not all patients may be good candidates for this approach, and specific advantages and disadvantages must be discussed with your surgeon.
The potential advantages of this procedure may include the following:
- Preservation of healthy muscles with no detachment of muscles or tendons.
- Quicker recovery time
- Less pain
Why Choose DMC for Hip Replacement?
The DMC provides safe and compassionate orthopedic care at six hospitals, 11 physician clinics and over 20 outpatient physical therapy centers throughout Metro Detroit. We are also proud to be the medical services provider for Detroit City FC and the United Shore Professional Baseball League.
Blue Cross Blue Shield has designated DMC Harper University Hospital and DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital as Blue Distinction Centers for knee and hip replacement. Blue Distinction Centers are healthcare facilities and providers recognized for their experience in delivering specialty care.
DMC's orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians have performed thousands of joint replacement and orthopedic procedures from the simplest to the most complex. DMC hospitals have a total of four robots that perform minimally invasive, robot-assisted hip and knee joint replacements. To help treat our patients better, we invest our time in improving our orthopedic knowledge, quality of service and hospital safety. The DMC voluntarily participates in clinical trials and other initiatives that may help improve the success rates of patients.
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