Total Hip Replacement Surgery
in San Antonio
Your expert minimally invasive and tissue-sparing hip replacement surgeons in san antonio.
Hip Replacement Surgery Tailored for You
It’s easy to overlook how much we rely on our hips, until simple movements like standing up from a chair, climbing stairs, or walking across the room become painful and difficult. Chronic hip pain, fractures, or other injuries can cause you to lose normal mobility and can make it hard to do everyday things. Even actions as simple as sitting down or standing up can become difficult when you’re dealing with ongoing hip issues. When hip pain starts limiting your daily activities and quality of life, it may be time to schedule a consultation with San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists. During your visit, our experienced team will evaluate your condition and develop a personalized treatment plan, which may include physical therapy, injections, or advanced surgical options like hip replacement.
If you’ve considered hip replacement surgery but have put it off because you’re worried about a long and hard recovery period, you’re not alone. That’s why the specialists here at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists have worked tirelessly to refine surgical procedures around the hip. Our experienced physicians use a customized set of instruments to perform tissue-sparing techniques that allow for a safer, less invasive procedure. For example, the Anterior Approach Tissue Sparing Hip Replacement procedure only requires a small incision at the front of your hip. Hip replacement patients all walk the date of the surgery and typically only stay in the hospital overnight before going home. Many return to work after only a week of rest. Compare this to 2-3 nights in a hospital and three months of rehab before going to work on average with traditional techniques. See below for a list of hip surgeries and procedures we can provide here at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists.
What is a Hip Replacement?
A hip replacement, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or worn-out hip joint is replaced with a prosthetic implant. Most commonly, hip replacement surgery is recommended to relieve chronic pain and restore mobility in patients suffering from one of three main forms of arthritis - osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for hip replacement and typically affects adults over the age of 50. Over time, the cartilage that cushions the bones of the hip wears away, causing bone-on-bone contact that leads to stiffness, swelling, and joint pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes chronic inflammation in the joints, including the hip. This inflammation can damage cartilage and bone, leading to joint deformity and pain that may require surgical intervention.
Post-traumatic arthritis develops after a serious hip injury, such as a fracture or dislocation. Even after the injury heals, damage to the cartilage and surrounding structures can lead to arthritis over time.
Below are four general grades that describe the severity of joint damage leading to or resulting from these conditions:
Types of Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip Fractures
Hip Resurfacing
Complex Revision Surgeries
Hemiarthroplasty
Core Decompression
Femoral Osteochondroplasty
Labral Repair
Injections (corticosteroid, Liposomes, platelet-rich plasma (PRP))
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Replacement Recovery
Recovery from a hip replacement varies by patient, but many people are up and walking with assistance the same day as surgery—especially when tissue-sparing techniques are used. Most patients return to basic daily activities within 2 to 6 weeks, with full recovery typically achieved in 3 to 6 months.
At San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists, our surgeons use minimally invasive approaches that reduce trauma to surrounding tissue, helping shorten hospital stays and speed up the healing process. Physical therapy and guided movement are key components of recovery, helping patients regain strength, flexibility, and confidence.
Hip Replacement Cost
If you’re worried you will not be able to get the procedures you need because of an expensive hip replacement cost, don’t be. We will work closely with you to make sure you can pay for the treatments you need. All costs are set by the physician for each individual patient, and you will always see the rates before we perform any procedures or treatments. See our Patient Info page for important documents and more information.
How Specialized care leads to superior patient outcomes
Learn how our partnership with South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital delivers superior tissue-sparing surgical outcomes. Dr. Broome explains our innovative approach, combining tissue-sparing techniques with specialized hospital care. By preserving healthy tissue and minimizing trauma, we help you recover faster and enjoy a better quality of life.
Answering all your questions directly from our Hip Specialists
Why is SAn Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists the best place to get a Hip replacement?
At San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists, our team of some of the best hip replacement surgeons in San Antonio is dedicated to helping patients reclaim their mobility and live pain-free. This patient, who had been struggling with chronic hip pain, experienced lasting relief thanks to our advanced, tissue-sparing hip replacement technique.
FAQs about Hip Replacements
-
Tissue-sparing hip replacement is a minimally invasive technique that avoids cutting major muscles and tendons around the hip. This approach reduces pain, speeds up recovery, and helps patients regain mobility faster compared to traditional hip replacement methods.
-
While some discomfort is normal, today’s surgical techniques and pain management protocols minimize post-operative pain. Most patients experience rapid improvement within a few weeks and resume many daily activities within 6 to 8 weeks, especially with tissue-sparing methods.
-
You should consider hip replacement if conservative treatments like medications, physical therapy, or injections no longer relieve your pain, and your mobility or quality of life is significantly affected. Our specialists at San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists can help determine if surgery is the right next step.
-
The cost of a hip replacement varies depending on the type of hip replacement, insurance coverage, and more factors. Our team helps break down the cost of a hip replacement and options for you to receive the best possible care in San Antonio.
-
We combine the expertise of some of the best hip replacement surgeons in San Antonio with innovative techniques like tissue-sparing surgery, a personalized approach to care, and a focus on fast, pain-free recovery.
Meet Our Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeons
-
Adam Harris, MD
Knee and Hip Specialist
-
Brandon Broome, MD
Knee and Hip Specialist
What Patients Are Saying About Hip Replacements with SAOS
“SA Orthopedic Specialists came highly recommended. I traveled from El Paso to San Antonio for a total hip replacement surgery. This group is very efficient. They have discount arrangements with a very nice local hotel. The hospital was very clean and the staff was very friendly. Dr. Broome is extremely nice and very helpful throughout the whole process, including the follow-up. I would highly recommend Dr. Broome and SA Orthopedic Specialists.”
— Christine Dechant
I went to see Dr. Harris for the possibility of a knee replacement. He had been highly recommended to me by someone who had had a hip replacement and had researched his credentials extensively. His staff was very nice and helpful. He personally performed my assessment and took unhurried time with me, which is so important to make sure that I understood what it involves and what he could do for me. He also showed me a video after the assessment which went into detail about how he performs his surgery, which he developed. I was very impressed and at such time as I need a knee replacement I would like For him to be the surgeon. Fortunately for me, my knee for some reason has improved and I don’t feel that right now it is needed. But I highly recommend him as does my friend who had the hip replacement. I also know another younger person who has had a hip replacement with him and was extremely pleased.