Hip Replacement Surgery

Sharp is San Diego’s leader for total hip replacement procedures.

Sharp HealthCare performs more hip replacement procedures than any other provider in San Diego County. We offer multiple options for treating chronic hip pain — due to osteoarthritis, injury or wear and tear — including total joint replacement surgery, partial joint replacement surgery or partial joint resurfacing surgery. Using advanced technology, our minimally invasive procedures preserve the healthy parts of the joint, enabling patients to return home and their normal activities as quickly as possible.

At Sharp, our team of dedicated physicians, nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists and staff provide support and guidance through every step of care — from preoperative tests to post-discharge home safety. This nationally recognized team approach, known as the Joint Endeavor® program, is unique to Sharp and ensures that each patient achieves the best possible results.

Why Choose Sharp for Hip Replacement Surgery?

• Comprehensive Care to Ensure Best Outcomes — Clinicians prepare patients for joint replacement surgery so they know exactly what to expect before and after their procedure, and a member of the team calls patients regularly after surgery to ensure that they are progressing even after they have returned home
• Experts in Orthopedics — Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons are leading experts in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of arthritic and musculoskeletal conditions, providing comprehensive medical and surgical treatments
• Extraordinary Level of Care — Our team is committed to providing the extraordinary level of care, which we call The Sharp Experience, to every one of our patients, so they can return home and recover quickly
• Individualized Care — Our dedicated team of specially trained nurses, physical and occupational therapists and other support staff concentrate on each patient's individual needs

Hip Surgery Options
Sharp HealthCare offers the following hip surgery options:

• Anterior Approach
  This approach allows the surgeon to reach the hip joint from the front (anterior) as opposed to the back (posterior) using a small incision. This leaves the most important muscles for hip function (gluteus muscles that attach to the pelvis and femur) undisturbed.
• MAKOplasty® Partial Hip Resurfacing
  This is an innovative solution for patients who need a total hip replacement. Using advanced robotic arm-assisted technology, surgeons get real-time information and images to help them treat specific hip conditions with accuracy and precision.
• SUPER CAP® Tissue-Preserving Technique
  This technique uses a smaller, single incision that diminishes the need to surgically dislocate the hip. The result is the preservation of the posterior hip joint capsule and vital muscle and tendon groups.

Location of Services
Sharp offers hip replacement surgery at the following hospitals:

• Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
• Sharp Coronado Hospital
• Sharp Grossmont Hospital
• Sharp Memorial Hospital

Find a San Diego Orthopedic Surgeon
To find a Sharp-affiliated doctor who specializes in hip surgery or to schedule a consultation, send us an email, search for San Diego orthopedic surgeons or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm.

For More Orthopedics Information
To find general information about orthopedics, visit Orthopedic Surgery in Adult Health or read the Orthopedics News archive.