Regardless of how or when it sets in, hip pain changes your life. It limits the types of activities you can participate in, leads to disturbed sleep, and can even make getting up from your chair an ordeal in itself. All this can take a big toll on your quality of life, and your emotional wellness, too.
But there is hope. Thanks to the incredible strides being made in orthopaedic surgery, hip replacements are no longer as invasive as they once were, and no longer require lengthy rehab commitments. Learn more about your candidacy for the advanced, patient-friendly SPAIRE hip replacement technique from the experts at MSK Doctors, at https://mskdoctors.com/treatments/spaire-hip
WHAT MAKES THE SPAIRE TECHNIQUE DIFFERENT?
The SPAIRE technique is an innovative surgical approach in hip replacement that minimises damage to the muscles surrounding your hip joint so you experience minimal postoperative pain, better hip stability, and a faster recovery.
Short for Spare piriformis and internus, repair externus, this is a modern hip replacement technique recognised for its ability to preserve muscles and anatomy.
MSK Doctors, led by renowned Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Professor Paul Lee, MBBCh, MFSEM (UK), MSc, PhD, FEBOT (EU), FRCS (T&O), is a one-of-a-kind private clinic in the UK that offers this innovative procedure.
HOW THE SPAIRE TECHNIQUE “SPARES” KEY MUSCLES
The SPAIRE technique aims to minimise damage to the muscles and tendons surrounding your hip joint. Unlike traditional hip replacement procedures, SPAIRE allows surgeons to “spare” key muscles – particularly the piriformis, the obturator internus – which play a central role in hip stability and movement. The technique’s modified posterior approach to the hip is what makes this possible. It also reduces postoperative pain and improves gait and mobility.
Professor Lee explains:
“The SPAIRE technique has been shown to be effective in enhancing postoperative hip stability and recovery. Its capacity to significantly reduce the risk of dislocations makes this innovative, minimally invasive approach to hip surgery particularly suited to patients who are active and prioritise a quicker recovery and long-term joint stability.”
WELL-DOCUMENTED BENEFITS OF THE SPAIRE TECHNIQUE
Professor Lee points to a 2008 study that divided 557 hip replacement patients (670 hips) into three groups based on treatment approach. The group in which the external rotator muscles were preserved experienced no dislocations, compared to 3.9% of study participants in the repaired group and 5.3% of patients in the non-repaired group who did experience dislocations.
Zero, as they say, is the magic number.
Traditional hip replacement surgeries often involve detaching or cutting muscles to access the hip joint, which can lead to longer recovery times and reduced post-surgery mobility. By preserving key muscles the SPAIRE technique spares you from unnecessary pain and postoperative limping. Its minimally invasive nature also reduces trauma to the soft tissue around the hip joint, further contributing to improved recovery times, less post-operative pain, enhanced stability, and a quicker return to your daily activities.
MSK DOCTORS – SPECIALISTS IN THE SPAIRE TECHNIQUE
Unique to MSK Doctors is its on-site dedicated open MRI scanner designed specifically for musculoskeletal issues, alongside an on-site motion capture lab and ultrasound services. And here’s a pro tip: There are no waitlists at MSK Doctors. You can get an appointment and be seen immediately when you book online or by phone.
Don’t let hip pain bench you from the activities you love when you can take the next step toward the pain-free life you once enjoyed. Learn more about the SPAIRE technique from MSK Doctors, at https://mskdoctors.com.
