How is the surgery performed?

The surgery is performed under general or epidural anaesthesia. The surgeon makes an incision to access the area and replace the acetabulum, the femoral head, and, if necessary, the femoral neck. Several surgeons at Centro Médico Teknon perform this surgery with the assistance of a navigator, enabling precise placement of the implant, which not only reduces the risk of possible complications associated with this surgery, such as dislocation, but also increases the longevity of the implants.

The minimally invasive surgical techniques currently in use also mean that the average stay in hospital is only four days, blood transfusions are rarely needed, and recovery is quicker and less painful. In fact, after 48 hours, most patients control their pain with paracetamol and a conventional anti-inflammatory drug.