This surgery involves making two incisions, each 1 ½ to 2 inches long, one on the front of the hip and the other on the back.  Generally, this procedure allows the surgeon to go around muscles, tendons and other soft tissues rather than cutting through them as is done in traditional surgery.

The best candidates for the two-incision hip procedure are younger than 75 years of age, weight under 200 pounds and are in good medical condition.

Potential Benefits Include:

• Less tissue trauma- generally avoiding or separating muscles, ligaments and tendons rather than cutting them
• Faster and less painful rehabilitation
• Smaller incisions and less scarring
• Shorter hospital stay- 1-2 days vs. 3-5 days with traditional surgery.  Some patients are able to go home in less than 24 hours
• Reduced blood loss and less need for pre-surgery blood donation
• Faster return to daily activities and work