Hip replacement surgery in Canada

The Direct Anterior Approach is a muscle-sparing technique that accesses the hip through a natural interval between muscles rather than cutting through them. This typically results in faster recovery, fewer post-operative restrictions, and reduced dislocation risk.

ROSA is a robotic arm that assists with bone preparation and implant positioning using real-time 3D mapping and haptic feedback. VELYS is a digital navigation system that provides precision guidance without a robotic arm. Your surgeon will recommend the appropriate technology based on your anatomy.

The procedure typically takes 60 to 90 minutes. Most patients are walking with assistance on the same day and are discharged within 1 to 2 nights.

Modern hip implants are constructed from titanium and medical-grade polyethylene. With proper care and activity levels, they typically function well for 20 years or more.

Most hip replacements are performed under spinal anesthesia with sedation. This allows you to breathe on your own and typically results in less post-operative nausea. You will be comfortably asleep during the procedure.

Yes. Pathway treats patients traveling from across Canada, including Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, and coordinates accommodations, airport transfers, and post-operative follow-up around their surgical care.

No referral is required. You can book a consultation directly. Having recent hip X-rays or MRI is helpful but not mandatory—we can arrange imaging if needed.

As with any surgery, hip replacement carries risks including infection, blood clots, and dislocation. The Direct Anterior Approach and robotic technology are designed to minimize these risks. Your surgeon will discuss your individual risk profile during consultation.

Most direct anterior hip replacement patients walk with a walker the same day as surgery, are discharged from the hospital within 2–3 days, and transition off the walker to a cane within 1–2 weeks. Because the anterior approach goes between major muscles rather than cutting through them, many patients return to driving by 2–3 weeks (right hip; left hip earlier if automatic), desk work by 2–4 weeks, and most normal daily activities by 6 weeks. Full recovery — including return to higher-impact activities like hiking or doubles tennis — typically takes 3–6 months, though this varies with pre-operative fitness and rehab adherence. Your surgeon will tailor activity restrictions to your case.