Become More Agile and Pain-Free through Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement surgery — also called arthroplasty — replaces diseased or worn-out bone ends with artificial components. At the Beaufort Memorial Joint Replacement Center, board-certified orthopedic surgeons use minimally invasive hip replacement to effectively increase hip function and mobility in patients while reducing pain.

Hip replacement procedures are performed in different ways and may incorporate Mako robotic arm-assistance to precisely plan and place the implant. The traditional posterior approach inserts the new joint from a rear incision while the anterior approach inserts the artificial joint from a smaller side incision that doesn’t damage surrounding soft tissue and muscles. The anterior approach, a specialized surgery that isn’t available in every community, has been performed at Beaufort Memorial since 2013. The direct superior approach is the latest single-incision method that leaves muscles and tendons undamaged and maintains the hip’s natural alignment.

Request an appointment with an orthopedic hip specialist or attend our Solving Hip and Knee Pain seminar.

Total Hip Replacement

• Replaces damaged bone areas with new surfaces
• Creates a new socket by replacing the upper part of the thigh bone with an artificial ball and lining the hip socket with metal and plastic
• Utilizes minimally invasive surgery where possible to reduce surgical trauma and shorten post-surgery recovery

Many patients credit hip replacement surgery with returning them to the lifestyle and day-to-day activities they previously enjoyed. They also appreciate the unique experience that comes with having joint replacement in Beaufort Memorial’s highly effective group therapy model program.

Everything You Need to Succeed

If hip replacement is right for you, rest assured our surgeons are among the best in the Lowcountry. We’ve helped hundreds of men and women find life-changing relief — and can do the same for you through:

Nationally Recognized Care

We’ve earned the Gold Seal of Approval^® from the Joint Commission for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification, showing that we meet the highest, national standards of care in hip replacement. In fact, we are one of only four hospitals in South Carolina to have achieved this advanced certification.

Support for Every Step

At the Joint Replacement Center, we know joint replacement may seem overwhelming. That’s why we’ve designed our program to put you at ease. You'll learn what to expect before, during and after your procedure at our joint replacement class. You’ll also have a dedicated circle of support — including your surgeon, program coordinator, specially trained nurses, physical therapists, and even your own hand-picked “first mate” for extra support. Your time in the Joint Replacement Center includes empowering group therapy sessions, where you’ll have the chance to cheer on and bond with others on the same joint replacement journey.