Hip replacement surgery
Dr. Konstantin Lamykin
Advantages of the front method
Faster recovery
Less pain and less chance of future discharge
Maintaining muscle and soft tissues
A very small scar
A world expert in anterior hip replacement
The end of hip joint pain
About
Dr. Konstantin Lemikin is a specialist in orthopedic surgery, serving as Deputy Director of the Orthopedic Department at Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh).
He has extensive experience in anterior hip replacement and kinematic hip replacement, and is one of the first doctors in the world to perform anterior resurfacing surgery. In addition, Dr. Lamikkin specializes in the treatment of orthopedic trauma and periprosthetic fractures (fractures near artificial implants).
When is it recommended to consider hip replacement surgery
Hip replacement surgery is recommended in the following cases
Advanced grinding
Osteoarthritis, hip fractures, or damage from other joint diseases
Significant restriction on movement
Difficulty with daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or getting up from a sitting position
Severe and persistent pain
When conservative treatments such as medications, physical therapy, or injections do not provide relief