Pain-free movement after hip replacement surgery
author Dr. Kálmán Ferenc Egyed | 2025.04.01.
What to do when your hip joint hurts so much that it is impossible to get into the bath? Ancilla's symptoms worsened rapidly, so when her daily activities were limited and medication was not working, she asked for help.
On the recommendation of an acquaintance , she was referred to Dr Kálmán Egyed, an orthopaedic surgeon at BMM, who specialises in anterior approach hip replacement surgery.
When is hip replacement surgery necessary?
"I noticed that I can't get into the bathtub..." - says Ancilla, the 65-year-old special education teacher, whose years of increasing hip pain led her to decide to have hip replacement surgery.
Joint degeneration of the hip joint is a common musculoskeletal disorder in which the articular cartilage gradually thins and then wears away completely. As a consequence , the bone in the joint is rubbed against the bone, causing pain, stiffness and limited mobility. This is particularly common in older age.
Initially, the pain is milder, less frequent and only occurs with certain movements - for example, after a long walk or climbing stairs. Over time, however, the symptoms worsen: pain can become persistent, disturbing your rest at night and significantly reducing your quality of life. This is what Ancilla experienced.
Although in the early stages medication, physiotherapy and lifestyle changes can bring relief , in advanced stages of wear and tear there is no effective solution other than hip replacement surgery. In this case, the worn joint surfaces are replaced with an artificial joint (prosthesis), which ensures smooth, pain-free movement again.
The aim of hip replacement surgery is not only to relieve pain, but also to restore independent movement and your previous lifestyle.
Dr. Kálmán Ferenc Egyed
Chief Orthopedic-Traumatologist
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Why did Ancilla decide to have hip replacement surgery?
"The pain started slowly, but after a while no medicine helped. The final push came from a cruise in Switzerland, which I cried through. I felt then that the time had come."
Tests at the BMM made it clear that the complaints were due to advanced joint degeneration, which could only be helped by hip replacement surgery. Ancilla chose Dr. Kálmán Egyed, who had successfully operated on a colleague of hers, through a referral. Trust in the doctor was now a given. Dr. Kálmán Egyed is a specialist in the technique of the anterior approach, so he used the same technique for Ancilla.
What are the advantages of anterior approach hip replacement surgery?
Anterior approach is a modern, muscle-sparing surgical approach that approaches the hip joint from the front, between two layers of muscle - without cutting through the muscle. This method is Dr. Kálmán Egyed's specialty.
Advantages of the procedure:
- Faster recovery
- Less pain
- Minimal blood loss and low risk of infection
- More freedom of movement during rehabilitation: no need for strict posture rules
- Aesthetic wound healing
"I was using a walking frame the day after the operation and was able to go home on the fourth day. The wound was barely visible and I had no significant pain,"Ancilla recalls.
What is minimally invasive hip replacement surgery?
Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery is a state-of-the-art surgical technique that aims to perform the intervention with the least possible tissue damage, yet with complete efficiency. This procedure is performed with a smaller incision, in a muscle-sparing way, using precise technology - so post-operative recovery is faster and with less pain. This procedure is particularly recommended for people who want to return to their daily activities as soon as possible and who are keen to recover quickly and safely.
The benefits of minimally invasive hip replacement surgery:
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster rehabilitation
- Minor pain after surgery
- Lower risk of complications
- More aesthetic scar and less scar tissue
"I was very surprised how gentle the surgery was. It only took an hour, and the next day I was moving around with a walking frame." - says Ancilla.
Post-operative physiotherapy is essential after hip replacement surgery
Hip replacement surgery only leads to a lasting result if the patient is actively involved in the follow-up. At BMM, twice-daily physiotherapy sessions help patients during their hospital stay and rehabilitation continues at home.
"The physiotherapist ladies were nice but firm. We continued at home, several times a week for two months. It helped a lot."
The decision that gave freedom of movement back
Ancilla's story proves that hip replacement surgery not only eliminates pain, but also opens up new possibilities in everyday life.
"If you are in a similar situation, don't delay your decision! Freedom of movement and a pain-free life are worth every effort."