Patient information
With a very high probability, implantation of your artificial hip joint will help you regain a high degree of freedom from pain and mobility. Our team has been developing joint replacement products for more than 20 years, supporting our products from development and production through to clinical use.
In addition to high-quality implants and instruments, the most important factors for success are the expertise of your treating physician and your trusting cooperation with them.
There is no single best hip implant. To select an artificial joint that is well suited to you, the geometry and bone condition of your affected joint must be assessed. The hip replacement generally consists of four components, which are available in different configurations. Your attending physician will explain why a particular combination is recommended for you.
Every operation causes some damage to soft tissue and bone, most of which heals again. Gentle surgical techniques, known as minimally invasive procedures, are not defined simply by the smallest possible skin incisions and scars. Rather, they cause the least possible damage to muscle, tendon and ligament structures as well as bone tissue. This helps preserve these functionally important structures and is a prerequisite for rapid, pain-free and safe mobility.
Generally, no. If the anatomical and medical conditions are favourable, older patients can also undergo minimally invasive surgery and be treated with cementless implants.
Your state of health and overall fitness are more important than your age.
If you are a suitable candidate and undergo a minimally invasive procedure, you may be able to stand and walk independently on the day of surgery or the following day. Please see the video above for more information.
The operation under anaesthesia takes approximately 45 to 70 minutes. If additional steps beyond the standard procedure are required, the operating time may be longer.
As a neutral source of information on hip osteoarthritis and hip problems in general, we recommend the Swiss Rheumatism League. Many specialized clinics also provide information about hip replacement surgery on their websites.