When it comes to surgically replacing a hip joint, there are two standard methods - the anterior and posterior approach. The posterior approach was the standard approach for the longest time, but there are significant benefits to using the improved anterior approach, which is what Dr. Botero
Why Younger Patients Are Pursuing Hip Replacement Surgery
When you hear the term “hip replacement,” you probably picture a retiree getting ready to have their hip replaced with an artificial hip. We certainly help a number of patients in their 60s and 70s, but over the last decade we’ve seen a sizable shift in the age of the patient who is walking into our
How Long Does A Hip Or Knee Replacement Last?
One of the most common questions we receive when consulting with patients about their potential hip or knee replacement operation surrounds the durability of the implant and how long they can expect the joint to last. There’s no straight answer, and a number of different factors help to determine
Common Hip Replacement Surgery Risks And How We Prevent Them
Even the most basic of surgeries carry some type of risk, and although we as a medical community are getting much better are reducing the risk of complications, no surgery goes as planned 100 percent of the time. With that said, there are a number of things Dr. Botero and his team do to reduce your
Why You Should Consider Hip Or Knee Replacement Surgery
The decision to undergo hip or knee replacement is one that should not be taken lightly, but oftentimes patients let their fear of the unknown prevent them from making the decision that will best impact their life. If you believe you’re a candidate for hip or knee replacement, we urge you to
How To Prepare For Your Hip Replacement Surgery
If you are told that you need surgery, you probably want to do everything in your power to help ensure the surgery is a success. Even though you’re not the one performing the operation, you play a very large role in the success of your operation, and a lot of work begins before you go under the
Would I Benefit From A Hip Replacement Operation?
Hip replacement operations are becoming more common in today’s society, and the number of replacements that hip surgeons perform each year continues to grow. Back in 2000, surgeons performed roughly 138,000 hip replacements, and nowadays we’re performing more than 300,000 such surgeries on an annual
6 Tips For A Successful Recovery After Hip Replacement Surgery
While the hip replacement operation may get most of your attention, how you rehab in the days and weeks following your surgery plays a significant role in your recovery. Doing some activities when tolerable and avoiding other risky actions can make a huge difference in your functional ability and
