Minimally invasive hip replacement
Bikini direct anterior approach techique
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement (THR)
If you are suffering from advanced hip arthritis or severe hip pain, a minimally invasive total hip replacement may offer you fast and effective relief. I specialize in the anterior approach to hip replacement surgery, a modern technique that allows me to replace the damaged joint through a small incision at the front of the hip, avoiding the need to cut through key muscles and tendons.
Whenever possible, I use the bikini incision technique, a refined variation of the anterior approach. This method places the incision within a natural skin crease (like a bikini line), resulting in excellent cosmetic outcomes and a less noticeable scar. Clinically, the bikini technique also helps reduce tension on the healing wound and supports optimal soft tissue recovery.
Advantages of the anterior minimally invasive approach with bikini incision include:
- Less postoperative pain thanks to muscle-sparing access
- Faster recovery and shorter hospital stay
- Lower risk of dislocation due to preserved soft tissue structures
- Reduced limping and improved gait mechanics
- Quicker return to daily activities, work, and sports
- Smaller, more discreet scar with improved cosmetic results
This advanced technique combines surgical precision, functional recovery and aesthetics to offer you the most modern and personalized approach to hip replacement.
- Less postoperative pain
- Faster recovery and shorter hospital stay
- Lower risk of hip dislocation
- Reduced limping due to muscle-sparing technique
- Quicker return to normal activities and sports