Credited as being West Michigan’s first fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in hip and knee replacement (adult reconstruction) with direct anterior training, Dr. Johnson has performed more than 3,300 joint replacements, a minimally invasive procedure for total hip replacement, partial hip replacement, and hip resurfacing. He is the first surgeon in West Michigan who trains other surgeons globally in the direct anterior approach.
Direct anterior hip replacement allows us to reach the hip joint from the front of the hip instead of the side or back. Unlike traditional surgical techniques, anterior approach means we can replace the joint without disturbing or detaching muscle from the pelvis or femur during surgery.
We simply work through the natural separation between the muscles. With an anterior hip replacement, you may be able to immediately bend your hip freely and bear full weight when comfortable, resulting in a faster return to normal function. For additional information of the many benefits of anterior hip replacement, contact us at info@hollandboneandjoint.com
The hana® table allows hyperextension and rotation of the hip for femoral component positioning not possible with conventional tables. The carbon fiber hana® table also allows uninterrupted perioperative imaging for precise fit and leg length refinement.
While used primarily for knee replacement, MAKO Robotic Assisted Surgery is also an excellent tool where appropriate in anterior hip replacement. MAKO maps a customize surgery to the patient’s unique anatomy for a precise alignment. Patients experiencing severe hip pain or stiffness resulting from: noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis), rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis are encouraged to explore their options with MAKO technology.
One of the major advantages of the anterior approach is Dr. Johnson’s ability take real-time imaging of the implant position. By knowing exactly how the implant is positioned in relationship to the other hip, he can work with much greater precision and accuracy; a significant advantage in assuring longer wear of the prosthesis cup as well as correcting leg length alignment.
This surgery replaces diseased and damaged portions of the hip with implants designed to restore function to the hip joint. The surgeon uses an incision on the anterolateral part of the hip, instead of a more traditional incision on the side or back of the joint.
The anterior incision allows the surgeon to work between the major muscles of the hip instead of cutting through them or detaching them from the hip or femur. By preserving muscle tissue, the anterior approach may minimize recovery time.
