Patient-Specific Total Hip Replacement

Patient-Specific Total Hip Replacement

Personalised surgical planning designed around your individual hip anatomy

Every hip joint is unique. The size, shape, alignment, and movement of the hip can vary significantly between individuals. Patient-specific total hip replacement (PSI) refers to the use of detailed imaging and digital planning tools to help tailor hip replacement surgery to each patient’s anatomy.

Rather than relying on standard measurements alone, patient-specific planning allows Dr Harvie to evaluate the three-dimensional structure of your hip joint before surgery. This information helps guide decisions about implant size, positioning, and overall surgical technique.

By carefully analysing your individual anatomy, the aim is to support accurate implant positioning and help recreate the natural movement of the hip joint.

Why Personalised Planning Matters

The hip joint is a complex structure that plays an important role in walking, balance, and everyday movement. When planning hip replacement surgery, careful consideration of joint alignment and component positioning is important.

Patient-specific planning may assist Dr Harvie in assessing:

• The natural alignment of your hip joint
• The relationship between the pelvis and femur
• The shape and orientation of the hip socket
• Leg length and hip biomechanics
• The most suitable implant size and positioning

This personalised approach helps guide surgical planning so that the hip replacement can be tailored to your individual joint anatomy.

Imaging and Pre-operative Planning for Total Hip Replacement

Prior to surgery, Dr Harvie reviews detailed imaging of your hip joint. This typically includes X-rays and, in some cases, additional imaging, which helps him better understand the structure and alignment of your hip. Digital planning software may then be used to create a patient-specific surgical plan. This allows Dr Harvie to evaluate implant positioning, joint alignment, and component size before your procedure takes place.

Careful pre-operative planning helps guide surgical decision-making and supports accurate placement of the hip replacement components during surgery.

PSI Integration with Contemporary Surgical Techniques

Patient-specific planning is often used alongside contemporary surgical techniques such as the anterior approach to hip replacement.

Combining personalised planning with modern surgical approaches allows the surgical plan to be tailored to the patient’s anatomy while maintaining a structured and carefully planned procedure.

Dr Harvie will determine the most appropriate surgical technique based on your hip condition, anatomy, and overall treatment goals.

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