Anterior hip replacement surgery
Anterior minimally invasive muscle sparing (AMIS) surgery
A minimally invasive surgical procedure to replace the hip joint using the anterior approach without cutting the muscle
About anterior hip surgery
Anterior minimally invasive muscle sparing surgery is the only hip replacement technique that follows both the intermuscular and internervous path to spare muscle and tissue damage. With this method, the surgeon makes a small cut at the front of the hip, allowing access to the hip joint without cutting or injuring any of the muscles around the hip.
This innovative approach to hip replacement surgery is in contrast to other more traditional hip surgery techniques, where various muscles need to be divided in order for the operation to proceed.
Benefits of anterior hip replacement surgery:
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A rapid recovery
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No muscle damage
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Less intra-operative blood loss
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Less post-operative pain
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Faster return to normal activities
For self-pay patients
Once your treatment plan has been discussed with you when meeting your consultant, you may qualify for a fixed price package for your hip replacement surgery.
This will help with budgeting and bring peace of mind before your hospital stay begins. There are two fixed price packages and your consultant will advise which one, if relevant, is applicable
- Standard hip replacement including prosthesis, price £14,200
- Robotic assisted hip replacement or premium prosthesis, price £15,700
It is a benefit to know your inpatient hospital costs associated with your surgery in advance.
How anterior hip replacement surgery helped Keith get back on the court
“Given that yesterday I had the operation, I feel that its incredible that now I'm on my way back, but I imagine now that I will get back, to be playing tennis in three or four months.”
Member of the All England Tennis Club
Need to know
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What happens during anterior hip surgery? icon plus
This surgical procedure is usually carried out under general anaesthetic. For this procedure, our surgeons make a small cut at the front of the hip, which allows access to the hip joint without cutting or injuring any of the muscles around the hip.
With this minimally invasive, the muscle is not split in the same way as traditional surgery, helping to preserve some of the existing stability of the muscle. A specially designed table is used to position the leg during surgery, this allows excellent access without the need for muscle damage and results in less trauma to the soft tissues than alternative techniques. -
How to prepare for surgery icon plus
Your consultant will explain the procedure beforehand and talk you through what it involves. Like all procedures, there may be some risk and side effects involved, which your consultant will discuss with you. -
Afterward anterior hip surgery icon plus
This technique allows for rapid post-operative recovery and rehabilitation. Patients are typically out of bed and walking within 2-4 hours of the surgery and the majority will be leave hospital within 24-48 hours.
The anterior approach enables patients to get back to normal daily life as soon as possible.
Our hip consultants
We work with leading hip surgeons, whose skills cover different techniques for hip surgery, and whose abilities are matched by their integrity and compassion.
Supporting our surgeons are orthopaedic nurses and musculoskeletal physiotherapists, who will support you during and after your hip surgery.
Personalised care
Our specialists will ensure that you know what to expect from your procedure and will aid and assist with your recovery. Our inpatient and outpatient physiotherapists are also available to assist in your recovery post discharge by helping to restore, maintain and strengthen your movement and function.
In Partnership with Medacta
The Lister Hospital in Chelsea is the UK Centre of Excellence for the AMIS approach. In partnership with the clinical service provider Medacta, our specialist hip surgeons perform over 100 of AMIS hip replacements every year – more than any other private UK hospital.
Medacta has become the global leader in assisting orthopaedic hip surgeons with their transition to the anterior approach and the Lister hospital is the UK reference centre for training hip surgeons from across Europe in AMIS hip replacement.
Our facilities
Request a hip or pelvis appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced hip consultants. We can also make imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments for you.
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020 7079 4344