Anterior Hip Replacement

What is ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ for total hip replacement?

ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ is a technology-assisted, minimally invasive procedure for hip replacement surgery that is associated with less pain1,2,3 faster recovery1,2,3,4 and reduced length of stay1,2,5 vs. traditional approaches.

Hip replacement is a common surgery, with more than 600,000 procedures performed in the United States each year6. However, a surgeon may choose from different approaches to perform their patient’s surgery. A surgical approach is the way the surgeon makes their incision so that they can operate on the bones that make up the hip joint.

The Anterior Approach to hip replacement is a minimally invasive surgical technique where the surgeon makes an incision at the front of the hip and works between the muscles to keep them intact, instead of through the buttocks or side of the hip as is common with traditional hip replacement.

An innovative way to perform the Anterior Approach is called ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ and is now being performed by doctors at Mary Washington Healthcare.

The ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ goes beyond the Anterior Approach technique and includes exclusive technology to help optimize the surgical experience for the patient. The clinically successful hip replacement implants are designed to act much like a natural hip, enabling smooth movement, increasing the joint’s stability and reducing pain.

Potential benefits of the ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™

ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ patients may:

• Spend less time in the hospital1,2,4,5,8
• Have a faster recovery1,2,3,4
• Experience less pain1,2,3
• Use less narcotics to relieve pain after surgery2,4,9 than those patients treated with traditional approaches

ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ is a strong option for our patients who have avoided hip replacement because they feared a lengthy and painful recovery. ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ helps you get back sooner1,2,3,4 to living your life.

Meet Our Surgeons

Brian McDermott, MD
Dr. Brian McDermott is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery. He completed the prestigious Otto Aufranc fellowship in joint replacement surgery in Boston, MA and his residency at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. McDermott has performed over 5,000 joint replacements in Fredericksburg and was the first to perform an Anterior Hip Replacement in the region. Dr. McDermott is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

David Zijerdi, MD
Dr. David Zijerdi is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with special interests in general orthopedics, total joints, trauma, and sports medicine. His clinical focus and capabilities include arthroscopy, joint replacement, and complex fractures. Dr. Zijerdi is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.