Hip pain that limits walking, sitting for long periods, or sleeping on one side, is usually the sign that’s brought patients in. By the time most people ask about hip replacement, they’ve already tried physiotherapy and pain management for a while.
Who This Is For
Robotic-assisted hip replacement is typically recommended for advanced hip osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, post-traumatic hip arthritis, or significant hip deformity affecting gait and daily function. It’s part of Park Hospital’s broader ROBO-Suite — the same AI-integrated robotic platform used for knee replacement, applied to hip anatomy.
Precision Where It Matters Most
Hip implant positioning has a real, measurable effect on leg length, stability, and how the joint moves over the following decade. Computer-assisted planning helps match implant size and orientation to your own pelvic and femoral anatomy, rather than relying purely on intraoperative judgment.
What To Expect
- Detailed pre-op imaging and planning
- Anterior or posterior approach, selected based on your anatomy and case
- Early mobilisation, typically within 24 hours
- Structured physiotherapy and gait training
- Most patients walking without support by 6 weeks
Recovery timelines vary more with hip replacement than knee, largely depending on pre-surgery muscle strength and how advanced the arthritis was going in. That’s part of the conversation at your consultation, not a one-size-fits-all number.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need a hip replacement?
Persistent hip or groin pain, stiffness that limits walking or getting up from a chair, and pain that doesn’t improve with rest or medication are the usual signs. A clinical exam and imaging at a consultation will confirm the extent of joint damage.
What’s the difference between anterior and posterior approach hip replacement?
Both are established techniques with strong outcomes; the choice depends on your specific anatomy, prior surgeries, and the surgeon’s assessment. This is decided case-by-case, not by default.
How long is the hospital stay?
Typically 3-5 days, depending on how mobilisation progresses in the first 48 hours and your general health.
Will one leg be longer than the other after surgery?
Precise pre-op planning specifically aims to match leg length as closely as possible — this is one of the main things computer-assisted planning helps get right.
Can both hips be replaced if both are affected?
Yes, though whether to do both at once or stage them is a decision made individually based on your overall health and the surgical team’s assessment.