Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
Reclaim Your Mobility: Advanced Hip Replacement Solutions
Painful arthritis or injury can limit your hip mobility. This is why a total hip replacement may be the most effective solution to get you moving freely again. The surgeons at Tidewater Orthopaedics have decades of combined experience performing hip replacement procedures.
During surgery, your damaged hip joint is removed and replaced with an implant consisting of artificial components. Our surgeons use advanced techniques, including minimally invasive approaches, computer navigation, and tissue sparing to maximize results.
The benefits of a total hip replacement include:
- Long-lasting pain relief
- Restored range of motion and flexibility
- Improved ability to walk and perform daily activities
- Better quality of life without hip joint pain
Our team will help you determine if surgery is the right treatment path. We also offer alternatives like medications, injections, and physical therapy. If a hip replacement is recommended, we will discuss your implant options, surgical approach, recovery timeline, and rehabilitation.
Don’t let a damaged hip slow you down. A hip replacement can get you back to what you love. Learn more about our various approaches to hip replacement or book an appointment with one of our providers to learn if you qualify for a total hip replacement.
Discussing Outpatient Mako Hip Replacement with Dr. Colin Kingston
Dr. Colin Kingston has extensive experience using Mako SmartRobotics™ for hip replacement. With Mako, planning happens before surgery using a CT scan to create a 3D view of your hip. This helps Dr. Kingston plan implant size and placement based on your unique anatomy.
To find out whether Mako SmartRobotics™ hip replacement is right for you, schedule an appointment with Dr. Kingston in Hampton or Williamsburg.
Jiffy Hip with Dr. Michael Higgins
Direct anterior hip replacement (Jiffy Hip®) is a muscle‑sparing approach performed through the front of the hip, working between muscles with smaller incisions to minimize disruption to surrounding tissues. This can mean less pain and weakness and a faster recovery for many patients.
Another key benefit is precision. During the procedure, a portable X‑ray (fluoroscopy) may be used to help guide implant positioning for alignment and stability. In anatomically complex cases, robotic assistance may also be used. Preserving important soft tissues can help support stability and may reduce dislocation risk, with fewer post‑op restrictions for some patients.
If hip arthritis is limiting your life, schedule a consultation to learn whether this approach is right for you.
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Hip osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) happens when the cartilage in the hip wears down. As the cushioning disappears, bone can rub against bone and bone spurs may form—often causing pain that limits activity.
To see if hip replacement is right for you, book an appointment online or call 757‑827‑2480.
Specialists
Michael E. Higgins, M.D.
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Colin M. Kingston, M.D.
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John Hunter Matthews M.D.
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