Sometimes, osteoarthritis is so severe that hip surgery is necessary. This involves significant pain and movement limitations caused by osteoarthritis in your hip. The hip surgery, where a hip prosthesis is placed, aims to reduce pain, restore hip function, and improve your quality of life.
A treatment at Cortoclinics is covered by the Dutch basic health insurance. If you want your treatment to be reimbursed through your Dutch health insurer, you’ll need a referral letter from your general practitioner. Please make sure to bring this letter to your first appointment or send it to us in advance.
We always plan a first outpatient visit well in advance, so that you have plenty of time to ask questions. Once everything is clear, we will start working on a treatment plan for you, based on your specific situation and needs.
You have been diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis. You have decided with the orthopedic surgeon that placing a hip prosthesis is the best treatment for you. At Cortoclinics, you won’t face long waiting times, so your hip surgery can be scheduled quickly.
At Cortoclinics, we use Mako-supporting robotic arm technology for hip replacements. With 3D imaging and real-time feedback, the robotic arm assists the surgeon in accurately placing the implant according to your anatomy. This leads to a better fit and alignment, faster recovery, and long-term satisfaction.
The surgeon sets up the robotic arm with CT scan data and controls it during the surgery. The robotic arm removes no more bone than necessary, resulting in a perfect fit for your hip prosthesis.
The orthopedic surgeon places the hip prosthesis during an operation that lasts about an hour. During the surgery, you are preferably anesthetized with a spinal block or otherwise under general anesthesia.
A total hip prosthesis replaces the entire hip joint: the ball and the socket. The surgeon removes the damaged bone and affected cartilage to place the prosthesis.
The unique feature of the prosthesis material is that it promotes the ingrowth of surrounding bone. Therefore, no ‘bone cement’ is needed to place the prosthesis. The prosthesis secures itself and then grows into the bone, forming a strong connection. The materials used in the prosthesis are specially developed for medical use and are well-accepted by the body.
The surgeon operates using a minimally invasive technique. At Cortoclinics, we use a minimally invasive technique supported by Mako robotic arm technology. This results in a smaller incision in the skin compared to regular surgical methods. Significantly, this minimizes damage to tendons and muscles and aids in quick recovery.
After the surgery, you will stay in the clinic for one night. The morning after the surgery, you can go home.
Most hip replacement surgeries and rehabilitations proceed without issues. Although complications are rare, discussing all risks with the surgeon and following the prescribed rehabilitation and care is essential to minimize the chance of problems.
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Orthopedic surgeons Nanne Kort, Paul van Rensch, and Frank Jonkers are orthopedic care experts with years of experience in hip replacement surgeries. They use the latest technologies, such as Mako robotic arm technology, to ensure precision and optimal results. The Cortoclinics approach – advanced orthopedic care combined with warm personal attention is focused on long-term satisfaction. Everything is aimed at your recovery and well-being. At Cortoclinics, you are in experienced and skilled hands.
