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Incredible Success
Traditional hip replacements have a 3-5% failure rate. Dr. Matthys, through the use of the direct anterior approach, has over a 99% success rate.
In addition to this impressive success rating and reduced recovery time, the direct anterior approach to total hip replacement also has less restrictions during recovery. Patients can sleep without abduction pillows between their legs, bend down to tie their shoes, and even cross their legs during recovery.
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So What is the Direct Anterior Approach?
The direct anterior approach to total hip replacement makes the incision from the front of the hip where this is less muscle. By cutting through and damaging less tissue, patients heal faster with less pain.
For the last 40 years, traditional hip surgeries have made the incision through the side of the hip or from the posterior. A person’s backside has much more fat and muscle than his or her front. This means to replace the hip, the orthopaedic surgeon must work through more layers to fix the problem. The more tissue damaged or disrupted, the longer it takes to heal.
The direct anterior approach is the most logical approach to total hip replacement and has the most benefits for the patient.
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Exceptional Experience
Dr. Gary Matthys is one of only a small handful of orthopaedic surgeons in the nation specializing in the direct anterior approach. His training in hip and pelvic orthopaedics included stops at Harvard, Baylor and the University of Southern California. Dr. Matthys has performed over 3,000 direct anterior approach hip replacement surgeries during his 10 year practice. Minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Matthys’ speciality. His experience has earned Dr. Matthys an esteemed reputation within the orthopaedic community.
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