Timothy Bopp, MD, Performs Hip Replacement Surgery Using Anterior Approach Procedure
Posted on 11/14/2008
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Timothy J. Bopp, MD of the Bone and Joint Center in Bismarck performed hip replacement surgery using the Anterior Approach with the Corail® Hip replacement from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. The Anterior Approach is a new hip replacement surgery procedure that makes small incision surgery an option for patients who were traditionally not candidates because of weight or build. St. Alexius Medical Center is offering this advanced tissue-sparing hip replacement solution.
“Using the Anterior Approach allows me to work between the muscles, without detaching them from the hip or thighbones,” said Dr. Bopp. “When these important muscles are left relatively undisturbed, patients can expect to be on their feet much faster, making quicker steps toward recovery.”
Traditional hip replacement surgery typically results in a 6-8 inch incision and a hospital stay of 4-5 days. The Anterior Approach allows for a smaller incision and less tissue disruption, which can shorten the recovery process. Additionally, patients may bend their hip and bear full weight sooner after this surgery than other types of surgery.
How does the Anterior Approach Work?
The surgeon uses a unique implant for this procedure:
- The Total Hip System is a clinically proven hip implant uniquely shaped for a minimal incision procedure due to its streamlined design.
- Surgeons position the patient supine (or on their back) so that the hip joint may be easily accessed from the front as opposed to the side or back.
“My goal as an orthopaedic surgeon is to reduce the level of debilitating arthritis pain suffered by my patients,” said Dr. Bopp. “Unfortunately, many of the people who could benefit from hip replacement surgery don’t undergo it.
Remember, as with any medical treatment, individual results may vary. Only an orthopaedic surgeon can determine whether an orthopaedic implant is an appropriate course of treatment. There are potential risks, and recovery takes time. The performance of the new joint depends on weight, activity level, age and other factors. These need to be discussed with your doctor.
About Dr. Bopp
Dr. Timothy J. Bopp is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with a specialty interest in reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee. Dr. Bopp received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and he went on to complete his medical and orthopaedic training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Bopp’s expertise includes surgery for generalized arthritic conditions but he has a special interest and expertise in reconstructive surgery of failed hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Bopp is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is also a member of the American Academy of Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgeons.