Hip Procedures

Since 2017, United Regional has continuously received Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement, a two-year certification from the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®. 

The advanced certification is awarded for United Regional’s effort in elevating the quality, consistency and safety of our services and patient care. 

Joint Commission experts evaluated compliance with advanced care standards and total hip and total knee replacement requirements, including orthopedic consultation, and pre-operative, intraoperative and post-surgical orthopedic surgeon follow-up care. Patients receive a standard of care at United Regional that meets rigorous quality standards, giving you confidence and assurance in your healthcare journey. Learn more about this award. 

Hip pain is most often caused by fractures, arthritis, and insufficient blood flow.  

Arthritis and insufficient blood flow can often be treated through surgery and/or physical therapy. Hip fractures frequently result in total hip replacements, as fewer than 50% of individuals with a hip fracture can return to their previous level of activity. 

Common Hip Conditions We Treat:

• Osteoarthritis
• Bursitis
• Muscle strain
• Dislocation
• Fracture

If you are experiencing hip pain, our team is ready to diagnose and relieve your symptoms.

What is an Anterior Hip Replacement?

After consulting with the physician, patients with hip pain may be eligible for anterior hip replacement.
The anterior approach to hip replacement surgery allows the surgeon to reach the hip joint from the front of the hip as opposed to the side or the back of the hip. This way, the hip can be replaced without detaching muscle from the pelvis or femur during surgery. The surgeon simply works through the natural opening between the muscles. The most important muscles for hip function, the gluteal muscles that attach to the pelvis and femur, are left untouched and therefore, do not require a healing process to recover from the trauma of surgery. This allows patients to immediately bend their hip freely and bear full weight when comfortable, resulting in a more rapid return to normal function. 

We believe hip pain shouldn’t limit your life. Whether you're struggling with arthritis, recovering from a fracture, or exploring joint replacement, our orthopedic team is here to help you regain mobility and confidence. We’ll guide you through every step of your care — so you can get back to doing what you love.