Hip pain that doesn't go away is more than an inconvenience. It affects your sleep, your mobility, and your ability to do the things you love. When conservative treatments like physical therapy, injections, or medication are no longer enough, hip replacement surgery may be the right next step.
Dr. John Redmond is a Mayo Clinic-trained orthopedic hip specialist who has performed over 4,000 anterior hip replacements over the course of his career. He developed a minimally invasive method of performing computer-navigated direct anterior hip replacement that minimizes soft tissue trauma, allows most patients to go home the same day, and supports a faster, more comfortable recovery. His approach has resulted in an infection rate of less than 0.2% in primary joint replacement.
If hip pain is limiting your life, Dr. Redmond's practice in Jacksonville is here to help. Request an appointment today.
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Dr. Redmond specializes in the direct anterior approach to hip replacement, which is a technique that accesses the hip joint from the front of the body rather than the side or back, without cutting through muscles or tendons. The result:
The procedure begins with a 3- to 4-inch incision over the front of the hip. The joint capsule is opened and preserved, and the femoral head is removed without dislocating the hip. Specialized retractors and reamers (refined over years of high-volume practice) minimize trauma to surrounding tissue throughout. Dr. Redmond uses intraoperative X-rays or robotic navigation to confirm precise implant positioning and verify correct leg length. Every patient also receives an intraoperative pain block that eliminates discomfort for the first 24 to 48 hours without causing muscle weakness.
Hip replacement is most commonly recommended when the joint has been significantly damaged by one of the following conditions:
For younger or more active patients who aren't yet candidates for full replacement, hip preservation may be worth discussing. For patients who have already had a hip replacement and are experiencing pain, instability, or implant failure, Dr. Redmond also performs revision total hip replacement with the same level of care and precision as a primary procedure.
Common signs that your hip may need attention include:
Not every patient with these symptoms will need a replacement. Dr. Redmond will review your imaging, talk through your symptoms and goals, and help you understand all of your options before any decisions are made.
The direct anterior approach offers several advantages over traditional hip replacement techniques. Because the surgery is performed without cutting through muscles or tendons, patients typically experience less post-operative pain, a faster return to walking, and no restrictions on hip movement during recovery. There is also a lower risk of dislocation compared to posterior approaches, and most patients are able to go home the same day as surgery.
Dr. Redmond has refined this technique over thousands of cases, and the results speak for themselves—including an infection rate of less than one in a thousand in primary joint replacement.
Revision hip replacement is a procedure to repair or replace a hip implant that has failed, worn out, or become unstable over time. It is more complex than a primary hip replacement and requires a surgeon with significant experience. Dr. Redmond performs revision total hip replacement and approaches each case with the same meticulous attention to detail as a primary procedure. If you are experiencing pain, loosening, or instability following a previous hip replacement, a consultation is a good place to start.
Scheduling with Dr. Redmond is straightforward. You can request an appointment online at any time, and our team will follow up to confirm your visit. Dr. Redmond's practice is located in Jacksonville, FL, and serves patients from throughout Northeast Florida and beyond. We look forward to seeing you. Request an appointment today.