Understanding Hip Reconstruction Surgery with Dr. Richard Savino

If you’re living with severe hip pain, limited mobility, or a damaged hip joint, you may be a candidate for hip reconstruction or hip replacement surgery. As an experienced orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Richard Savino specializes in advanced hip reconstruction procedures designed to restore the function of the hip joint, improve quality of life, and help patients return to their daily activities.

What is Hip Reconstruction?

Hip reconstruction surgery involves repairing, reshaping, or replacing parts of the hip joint that have been damaged by injury, arthritis of the hip, or wear and tear. This field of orthopaedic surgery focuses on preserving as much of the natural hip anatomy as possible, while ensuring the stability of the hip joint and improving range of motion.

Dr. Savino offers a wide range of hip reconstruction and replacement options, including hip arthroscopy, hip preservation surgery, complex hip reconstruction surgery, and total hip replacement. Each procedure is customized to meet the unique needs and medical history of every patient.

Common Conditions That May Lead to Hip Reconstruction Surgery

Many hip conditions can damage the hip joint, resulting in pain and reduced mobility. Dr. Savino may recommend hip reconstruction or replacement surgeries for patients with:

• Hip fractures or fractures from trauma or osteoporosis

• Hip dysplasia is a condition where the socket of the hip joint is too shallow to support the head of the femur properly

• Hip labral tears, where the labrum, a ring of cartilage that cushions the hip socket, becomes torn

• Advanced arthritis of the hip leading to damaged bone and cartilage

• Complex hip deformities or failed previous replacement surgeries requiring revision hip procedures

• Sports medicine injuries that require hip preservation or hip labral reconstruction

Types of Hip Reconstruction Procedures

Depending on the condition of your hip, Dr. Savino may recommend one of several hip reconstruction and hip replacement options:

Hip Arthroscopy and Labrum Reconstruction

Minimally invasive hip arthroscopy allows Dr. Savino to access the hip area through small incisions, using specialized instruments to repair or reconstruct the labrum and surrounding tissues. This traditional debridement and repair surgery can remove damaged tissue, reshape bone, or perform a hip capsular repair to improve the stability of the hip joint.

Hip Resurfacing

Hip resurfacing is a hip preservation option that reshapes and caps the head of the femur with a smooth metal covering rather than removing it entirely. This procedure helps maintain more of the natural hip bone structure.

Partial and Total Hip Replacement

When damage is extensive, hip replacement surgeries may be necessary. In a partial hip replacement, only part of the damaged hip is removed and replaced, such as the head of the femur. In a total hip replacement surgery (also called total hip arthroplasty), both the socket and the head of the femur are removed and replaced with a hip prosthesis or hip implant. These joint replacement procedures restore the anatomy of the hip joint and relieve pain caused by advanced arthritis or hip fractures.

What to Expect: Surgery and Recovery

Weeks before surgery, Dr. Savino will review your medical history, perform diagnostic tests, and help you prepare for your hip reconstruction or hip replacement. During the procedure, advanced surgery techniques and minimally invasive methods help limit tissue damage and promote faster healing.

Following hip reconstruction or replacement surgery, most patients begin physical therapy within days to restore range of motion, strengthen the hip, and improve function. Recovery from hip reconstruction varies, but many patients return to normal activities within a few months.

From Hospital to Home

Dr. Savino and his team are dedicated to helping patients transition smoothly from the hospital to home. Following hip surgery, patients receive a detailed treatment plan for at-home care, follow-up visits, and rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcome.

Choose Dr. Richard Savino for Hip Reconstruction and Replacement

Whether you need hip preservation, hip arthroplasty, or a revision hip procedure, Dr. Richard Savino has the expertise in orthopedic and sports medicine to help you regain mobility and live pain-free. He is recognized for delivering personalized care and achieving exceptional results for patients with complex hip conditions.

If you’re struggling with hip pain, schedule an appointment with Dr. Savino today to discuss whether hip reconstruction, hip resurfacing, or total hip replacement surgery is right for you.

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