The hip is one of your body’s largest and hardest-working joints. It impacts nearly every movement in your day, from walking and bending to simply getting in and out of a chair. However, when pain from conditions like arthritis, osteoarthritis, or joint degeneration sets in, even those simple activities can be difficult. When that hip pain becomes persistent and no longer responds to conservative treatments like physical therapy, rest, or injections, it may be time to consider a surgical solution.
At Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, we understand how chronic hip pain can negatively affect your quality of life, and we’re proud to offer a highly effective solution: robotic-assisted hip replacement. This minimally invasive surgery uses the latest technology and techniques to help you return to the activities you love with less pain and greater confidence.
What Is Robotic-Assisted Hip Replacement Surgery?
Robotic-assisted surgery is one of the greatest advancements in modern orthopedics. It allows surgeons to perform joint replacement procedures with greater predictability and smaller incisions than traditional methods. At Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, we utilize MAKO robotic technology to enhance accuracy and outcomes.
How Robotic Hip Replacement Surgery Works
Before surgery, your surgeon creates a 3D model of your hip using a CT scan. This model allows us to plan the entire procedure in advance, mapping out every detail before an incision is made. During the operation, your surgeon remains in full control while guiding a robotic arm equipped with specialized tools. The 3D model helps guide the robotic system for precise placement of your new implant. This helps ensure that your implant fits and functions as naturally as possible.
Because the system doesn’t operate by itself and only responds to the surgeon’s movements, you benefit from both advanced technology and surgical expertise.
Learn more about the procedure from Dr. Morwood’s videos called The Morwood Minute.
Why Choose Atlantic Orthopaedics
Proven Expertise & Patient-Centered Care
Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s surgeons helped pioneer robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery and have been nationally recognized for their work in orthopedic robotics across the New Hampshire Seacoast, Southern Maine, and beyond.
Our team is committed to patient-centered care. Our providers will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals—whether or not that includes surgery.
Minimally-Invasive Approach
We use a direct anterior approach, which gives access to the hip joint without detaching surrounding muscles. This reduces soft-tissue trauma and promotes faster recovery—getting you back in action as quickly as possible.
Benefits of Robotic‑Assisted Hip Surgery
- Smaller incisions and less scarring
- More accurate implant placement
- Reduced blood loss
- Lower infection risk
- Shorter hospital stays
- Faster recovery time
These benefits can make a meaningful difference in both your surgical experience and long-term outcome.
Are You a Candidate for Robotic Hip Replacement?
You may benefit from robotic-assisted hip replacement if you:
- Experience chronic hip pain that worsens with activity
- Have tried other treatments like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, or injections without relief
- Have advanced joint damage visible on imaging
Our orthopedic specialists will perform a comprehensive evaluation, including a review of your medical history, lifestyle, and imaging such as X-rays or MRI, to determine whether robotic surgery may be the right option for you.
Where is the Surgery Performed?
Our robotic-assisted surgeries take place at Portsmouth Regional Hospital or York Hospital, and we offer select robotic-assisted procedures at our ambulatory surgical center located on-site at our offices in Portsmouth, NH.
Take the Next Step Toward Pain-Free Movement
You don’t have to live with chronic hip pain. If pain is keeping you from the activities you enjoy, don’t wait to get help. Schedule a consultation today to find out if robotic hip replacement is right for you—and take the first step toward moving comfortably again.
