Mini-incision Hip replacement.
Major difference in recovery.

Did you know that arthritis of the hip or knee is a common affliction among patients over the age of 60? It’s true. In fact, it’s even becoming more common in younger patients. And it can progress into a disabling condition, limiting your ability to carry out normal activities of daily living or recreation. In some cases, a total joint replacement is needed, which replaces the arthritic hip or knee joint with a prosthesis.

Fortunately, Dr. Joel Heiser and Dr. Andrew Cooperman offer minimally invasive total hip and knee replacement that allows you to return to normal activity in half the time of traditional total joint replacement surgery. The mini-incision hip and knee replacement techniques have been shown to have many other advantages over traditional joint replacement. And Dr. Heiser and Dr. Cooperman are two of the first doctors in the North County area to perform them.

Smaller incisions get you back to life faster.

In the minimally invasive procedure, we replace the arthritic hip or knee with a space-age metallic prosthesis through an incision one-third the length of a traditional incision. This, combined with immediate full weight-bearing, results in a more rapid recovery.

According to Dr. Heiser and Dr. Cooperman, this technique minimizes the amount of anesthesia required and reduces the risk of complications, particularly “nonorthopedic” complications such as heart or lung problems. With mini-incision joint replacement, patients experience less pain, less trauma to muscles, less blood loss and often a shorter hospital stay.

The experience & training you expect.

Dr. Heiser and Dr. Cooperman are university-trained, board-certified and fellows of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. In addition, both doctors have received extensive specialty training in the mini-incision hip and knee replacement procedures. Our doctors are committed to meticulous surgical practices to minimize complications while increasing your chances for a complete recovery. Call (760) 726-5800 today to schedule your appointment.