The Joint Replacement Center of Scottsdale

It’s not unusual for people who are in their fifties or older to experience hip pain. The decades can take a toll on a person’s bones, muscles and joints, leading — in some cases — to osteoarthritis. Younger people can also have hip pain, of course. Sometimes joint injuries can cause discomfort years later.

What Is An “Anterior” Total Hip Replacement  An anterior total hip replacement is also known as a total hip arthroplasty and is a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged hip joint to allow patients to function without hip pain. Anterior refers to where Dr. Martin places his incision, which is on the front of