Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement: Symptoms, Classification, Diagnosis & Recovery

Minimally invasive hip replacement starts with the patient being administered either general or spinal anaesthesia to ensure they are relaxed and pain-free during the surgery. The surgeon makes a small incision, usually 3-5 inches long, to access the hip joint while minimising muscle disruption. Instead of cutting through muscles, they are gently moved aside, which helps in faster recovery. The damaged portions of the hip joint, including the ball (femoral head) and the socket (acetabulum), are removed. Afterwards, the surgeon carefully inserts the new components into the joint, typically a metal or ceramic ball and a plastic or metal socket. The incision is then closed, and the patient is monitored during recovery, with physical therapy beginning soon after to restore strength and mobility.

Here are the signs and symptoms of Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement,

• Pain
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Limited mobility
• Instability
• Limping