If you suffer from hip pain, stiffness and limited hip movement, Dr. Vincent Dalton, M.D. recommends that you schedule an appointment to evaluate your pain.

Hip pain and its effects are unique to each patient - so is Dr. Dalton's specialized treatment. The majority of patients don't need surgery. There is a spectrum of other treatments like cortisone injections, bracing, physical therapy or simply altering your exercise program.

If you do require surgery, the anterior hip replacement is the most advanced and minimally invasive option. Dr. Dalton is one of only a few orthopedic surgeons to offer the state-of-the-art hana® table. This operating table allows him to minimize trauma with pinpoint positioning that conventional operating tables simply can't offer. The result is a surgery that doesn't affect muscle tissue, providing instant hip stability afterward. Tasks like climbing stairs, sitting down and tying a shoelace can once again be pain-free.

Anterior Hip Replacement

The anterior hip replacement procedure allows Dr. Dalton to reach the hip joint with a small incision at the front of the hip. Working through the natural separation between muscles, this new procedure doesn't cut or detach any muscle from bone. This limits the number of affected tissues and results in a speedier recovery.

Advantages of Anterior Hip Replacement:

• A small incision of 3 - 4 inches provides reduced scarring and less pain than traditional procedures, which require incisions of up to 10 inches.
• Shorter hospitalization: 2 - 4 days instead of 3 - 10 days.
• Shorter recovery time: 2 - 8 weeks instead of 2 - 4 months.
• Fewer restrictions during recovery, allowing the patient to move freely soon after surgery.
• Less risk of hip dislocation because key muscles are not disturbed.
• Increased ease for heavier patients because the incision is closer to the hip joint than traditional hip surgeries.