Two Hips, One Recovery
When osteoarthritis or joint wear affects both joints, treating both hips in a single surgical procedure is an advanced option that comprehensively restores quality of life. Undergoing simultaneous bilateral surgery allows the patient to resolve the problem at its root in a single procedure, under a single anesthesia, and with a single rehabilitation period.
Key Benefits for the Patient
A single admission and a single anesthesia: This avoids having to undergo surgery twice and reduces the total length of the hospital stay and sick leave.
Symmetrical and balanced recovery: By correcting both joints at the same time, we prevent overloading of the “unoperated” hip, facilitating a natural gait pattern from the very beginning.
A Faster Return to Your Active Life: In the same amount of time it would take to rehabilitate a single hip, you regain full mobility in both hips, significantly shortening the time it takes to return to work, your daily routine, and sports.
Are you a candidate for bilateral surgery?
The key to success lies in patient selection.
Although the benefits are significant, simultaneous surgery requires a thorough medical evaluation. This procedure is particularly indicated for patients with:
Severe symptomatic osteoarthritis in both hips.
Good overall health and good cardiovascular fitness.
Good bone quality and the absence of uncontrolled medical conditions.
Experience and Maximum Surgical Safety
Performing a successful bilateral procedure requires a high level of expertise and a refined surgical technique that minimizes operating room time and bleeding.
With more than two decades of experience in hip preservation and replacement, Dr. Rafael Llopis thoroughly analyzes each case using high-precision biomechanical studies. If, following a personalized evaluation, we determine that you are a suitable candidate, we will plan your bilateral surgery with the utmost safety, ensuring that the process is a comfortable, predictable experience with a fully satisfactory outcome.