Good News in the world of hip replacement! There is another option available for prospective hip replacement patients. It is called Anterior Supine Intermuscular (ASI) Hip Replacement Surgery.

What makes it different? Traditional hip surgery uses an incision located on the side of the hip or toward the back of the hip. These types of incisions require the surgeon to cut through muscles and tendon attachments, which requires an extended healing time and intense physical therapy to regain strength and stability in the joint. 

ASI uses an incision placed on the front of the hip. This approach does not require the surgeon to cut through any muscle or tendon attachments, which can help reduce physical therapy and speed the healing process. 

As one if the primary physicians performing ASI in the state of Oklahoma, I believe this state-of-the-art procedure is a great option for patients who suffer chronic hip pain and must consider joint replacement. Hip replacement is a proven procedure that provides 90% good-to-excellent results at 15 years and beyond. Traditional surgical approach involves the release of muscle and tendon off of the bone. With ASI, muscle and tendon attachments are preserved for many patients. This allows those patients quicker recovery time and the opportunity to return to daily activities sooner. 

A total hip replacement removes the arthritic ball of the upper thighbone as well as damaged bone and cartilage from the hip socket. The ASI technique has the advantage of potentially offering a minimally invasive option for patients who would not otherwise be considered for other minimally invasive approaches.