Hip surgery can repair injuries, stabilize fractures, or replace damaged joint surfaces to relieve pain and improve mobility. When hip problems interfere with walking, climbing stairs, or sleep, your care may involve surgery or nonsurgical options. Our broader orthopaedic services also include joint reconstruction and fracture treatment.
With two offices in Wichita, an outreach clinic in Wellington, and a location at William Newton Hospital in Winfield, KS, Advanced Orthopaedic Associates brings together board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons, including several with training in hip surgery and joint reconstruction.
When Is Hip Surgery Recommended?
Arthritis can gradually damage the cartilage that cushions your hip joint, while fractures and soft tissue injuries typically cause sudden pain. We assess the cause of your symptoms before discussing treatment. Medication, physical therapy, and activity changes may help some conditions. Suspected hip fractures require urgent medical evaluation, and most need surgery. Some pelvic fractures heal without an operation, depending on their severity and location.
Which Hip Procedures Are Available?
Your diagnosis determines which procedure makes sense. Surgical options include:
- Total hip replacement: Replacing damaged joint surfaces with artificial components, usually for advanced arthritis.
- Hip arthroscopy: Using a small camera and instruments to treat selected problems, such as labral tears or hip impingement, through small incisions.
- Hip and pelvic fracture surgery: Realigning and stabilizing broken bones with surgical hardware when needed.
- Revision hip replacement: Replacing some or all components of a previous hip replacement when an implant becomes loose, worn, infected, or otherwise problematic.
What Happens Before Hip Surgery?
We review your health history, examine hip movement, and use imaging, often X-rays, to assess damage. Additional scans may help with certain injuries. Your surgeon will discuss procedure choices, potential risks, and the recovery plan.
What Can You Expect During Recovery?
Recovery depends on the procedure and your health. You may begin walking with assistance soon after some operations, following your surgeon’s instructions. Physical therapy can help rebuild strength and mobility. You’ll also have guidance about activity restrictions and follow-up care.
Meet Our Hip Surgeons in Wichita, KS
Our hip surgery team includes specialists in adult reconstruction, joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture care. Explore each surgeon’s background and areas of practice:
- Christopher L. Anderson, MD: Adult reconstructive surgery and hip and knee joint replacement, including robotic-assisted procedures.
- Chad M. Corrigan, MD: Orthopaedic fracture care, including hip and pelvic fractures.
- Bradley R. Dart, MD: Hip replacement, hip arthroscopy, hip and pelvic surgery, and fracture care.
- Paul A. Enns, MD: Adult hip and knee reconstruction, including primary and revision joint replacement.
- Thomas J. Hendricks, MD: Hip and knee replacement, revision surgery, and robotic-assisted joint replacement.
- Paul C. Pappademos, MD: Adult reconstruction, total hip and knee replacement, and revision arthroplasty.
- Jeffrey T. Shepherd, MD: Hip and knee replacement, robotic-assisted joint replacement, and revision surgery.
Why Choose Advanced Orthopaedic Associates for Hip Surgery in Wichita, KS?
Our practice is home to board-certified surgeons with fellowship training in adult joint reconstruction and orthopaedic trauma. The team includes skilled providers like Dr. Dart, the first surgeon in Wichita to use the direct anterior technique for total hip replacement, who also performs hip arthroscopy.
With surgeons experienced in standard and robotic-assisted joint replacement, along with complex fracture care, we can assess a wide range of hip conditions. We’ll explain the treatments appropriate for your diagnosis, including nonsurgical options when surgery isn’t necessary.
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Discuss Your Hip Surgery Options
For an assessment of persistent hip pain or injury, reach Advanced Orthopaedic Associates at 316-631-1600 or schedule an appointment (opens in new tab). Our surgeons serve Wichita, Wellington, and Winfield, KS.