Tom performs the majority of his hip replacements through an anterior approach. This technique has the advantage or working between muscles and allows a smaller incision resulting in faster recovery from surgery.
This is the most common approach used for hip replacements in New Zealand. It has the advantage of allowing a more thorough exposure of the hip to treat complex conditions and for revision surgery.
Tom regularly revises hips that have failed for a variety of reasons including infection, fractures, dislocations, loosening components or failure for other reasons. If you are experiencing pain or you are not satisfied with your hip replacement Tom will take time to understand how this is affecting you, and arrange investigations to assess your current prosthesis. If revision surgery is an option Tom will discuss what would be involved, risks and expected benefit and guide you towards a tailored treatment plan.
Here are helpful guides for recovery from hip surgeries.
To see Tom you will require a referral from your GP, Physiotherapist or other treatment provider. Ask to be referred to Tom for your surgery and we will help you set up an initial consultation.
