Treatment for Hip Pain and Hip Replacement Surgery in New Jersey
When the pain of osteoarthritis or other forms of hip arthritis make it difficult to sleep, walk or navigate stairs — even with medication — hip replacement surgery may be the solution.
Total hip replacement, also known as total hip arthroplasty, is a major surgery that replaces a damaged hip joint with an artificial hip joint prosthesis.
At Hackensack Meridian Health, our board-certified orthopedic surgeons specialize in advanced hip replacement procedures, including minimally invasive techniques and surgeries guided by cutting-edge optical navigation systems. These systems deliver real-time, intraoperative measurements to ensure precise implant alignment and improved outcomes.
Total hip replacement is one of the most successful surgeries in all of medicine. More than 450,000 of these procedures are performed each year in the United States, including 1490 right here at Hackensack Meridian Health.
We Help You Get Back to Doing the Things You Love
People who have hip replacement surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health experience quick recovery. Most return to normal light activity, including driving, within three to six weeks, and fully recover within 10 to 12 weeks.
Care for Conditions Causing Hip Pain
We provide treatment for the following conditions associated with hip pain:
- Chronic hip pain
- Congenital anomalies/birth defects
- Hip fractures, dislocations and other injuries
- Hip dysplasia
- Industrial or workplace accidents
- Osteoarthritis
- Pediatric fractures or trauma
- Persistent aching or stiffness
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteonecrosis
- Sports injuries
- Trauma injuries
- Traumatic arthritis
What are the Different Types of Hip Replacement Surgeries?
Our orthopedic hip surgeons perform a range of hip replacement surgeries, including:
The anterior approach is a highly specialized, less invasive technique that spares muscle and leads to a faster recovery. Rather than cut through muscle, which is necessary in traditional hip surgery, the surgeon works between muscles in the front of the hip, resulting in a more stable hip and less risk of dislocation.
Total hip replacement is the most common type of hip replacement surgery and involves replacing worn-out or damaged sections of both of your hip joints with artificial implants.
Also called hemiarthroplasty, partial hip replacement replaces only one side of the hip joint and is a common treatment for older patients with a hip fracture.
A common option for younger, active patients, this procedure involves removing damaged bone and adding a protective metal covering to the femoral head — the ball at the top of the thigh bone that fits into the hip socket on the pelvis.
Our fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons specialize in the use of a 3D optical navigation tool that helps surgeons precisely place the implant while tracking patient movement and real-time data.
Find A Hip Pain or Surgery Specialist
Search our network of expert hip surgeons or browse our care locations across New Jersey.
Navigation Technology for Hip Replacement
Our orthopedic hip surgeons use a surgeon-controlled optical navigation tool that provides real-time measurements that ensure accurate implant alignment. This decreases the risk of joint dislocation caused by unequal leg length and other complications that require surgical revisions.
The system can also be used to correct prior hip replacements. During a revision total hip replacement, this system helps the surgeon pinpoint the cause of the patient’s hip pain and determine which implants need to be removed or modified.
Treatment for Sports-Related Hip Injuries
The board-certified specialists within our Sports Medicine program are highly experienced in diagnosing and treating pain associated with a wide array of sports injuries, including those to the shoulder, elbow, ankle, knee and hip.
24/7 Advanced Care for Traumatic Orthopedic Injuries
Our orthopedic trauma team has extensive experience treating pain from fractures and other musculoskeletal injuries such as ligament or tendon tears and joint dislocations.
Every team member is dedicated to providing you with the most advanced service and treatment available to help alleviate your pain and heal your injury.
Learn Why You Should Choose Hackensack Meridian Health for Your Hip Pain or Surgery
Nothing is more important than your health and quality of life. Our specialists are committed to treating your hip pain without surgery whenever possible. When total hip replacement or partial hip replacement surgery is necessary, our experienced orthopedic specialists will determine the cause of your hip pain and develop a hip replacement plan of care that’s tailored to your needs and priorities.
Recognized for Quality Care
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Hackensack University Medical Center with a national ranking in Orthopedics, as well as naming Hackensack, JFK University Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, and Ocean University Medical Center as High Performing in Procedures and Conditions such as Hip Fracture, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement in 2024.
