Orthopedic Center of Excellence
Our internationally-recognized team treats a full range of injuries, from common to complex. In most cases, no referral is needed. We are Denver's only certified Orthopedic Center of Excellence, which includes meeting certification in Advanced Hip & Knee Replacement.
Our accreditation by global health care accreditation organization DNV Healthcare USA Inc. signifies a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, precision, and compassionate healing, where each procedure is guided by expertise and driven by the goal of restoring mobility and enhancing lives. It recognizes excellence in hip surgery, from initial consultation to surgery and therapies related to hip replacement care.
Our patients can expect lower risk treatment with fewer infections, the highest quality orthopedic care in the Denver area and value when it comes to cost of care. This prestigious certification comes after a rigorous review process and evaluation of our operations and patient care.
Hip Conditions and Treatments
Your hips are one of your body's largest joints, supporting your body's weight and giving you the ability to move. Are your hips causing you pain as you conduct life's most basic tasks?
If you feel pain walking, climbing the stairs or even sleeping, it may be time to see the orthopedic experts at Denver Health. Our team is skilled in the treatment of damaged hips, helping you return to your everyday activities.
Depending on what is causing your pain, our specialists may recommend exercise, medication, surgery or a combination of treatments. When that is not enough, advanced and minimally invasive surgery may be able to provide quality, long-term outcomes.
Our orthopedic experts have experience with a variety of hip conditions.
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip
- Hip dislocation and instability
- Hip labral tears/femoroacetabular impingement
- Hip osteotomy
- Hip pointers
- Hip replacement
Expertise in the anterior approach
Denver Health Joint Replacement Surgeons are trained in the latest cutting edge surgical techniques including anterior approach total hip replacement. This procedure involves approaching the hip joint through the front and avoids cutting any muscles. This allows for less pain and quicker rehabilitation. Most often our patients are able to return home on the day of surgery. Our surgeons can perform the anterior hip replacement for simple arthritis as well for many cases with more complex deformity.
Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement surgery is when a surgeon entirely replaces a damaged or worn-out hip joint with an artificial joint. This surgery may be a treatment for a hip fracture, severe pain because of arthritis, osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis or congenital and vascular disorders.
The surgery involves removal of the defective bone through small incisions in the hip and insertion of metal implants. Surgery time is approximately 45 minutes.
While most total joint arthroplasty (TJA) or total joint replacement surgeries are very successful, there are some potential complications to be aware of including blood clots, wound infection, infection around the hardware, malfunction of the hardware and nerve injury.
After surgery, many patients are able to go home the same day of surgery, without an overnight stay in the hospital. Patients should be able to resume most normal activities of daily living within 3 to 6 weeks following surgery. Home exercises and formal physical therapy are key to the recovery process.
Hip Pain Treatment and Replacement Surgery Outcomes
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