Hip and knee care in St. Petersburg, Florida, for people throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Hip replacement replaces damaged ball-and-socket surfaces with implant components. The goal is to relieve joint pain and improve movement. Dr. Hirshorn evaluates symptoms, imaging, health and prior treatments before recommending a plan.
Dr. Hirshorn’s practice offers SPARE / mini-posterior hip replacement. A minimally invasive approach concerns how the surgeon accesses the joint and manages surrounding tissues. The appropriate approach depends on your anatomy and surgical needs; a smaller incision alone does not determine the result.
Selected patients can go home the same day after monitored recovery. Medical readiness, safe mobility and reliable help at home guide the decision. An overnight stay may be appropriate when additional observation is needed.
Your care team provides instructions for walking support, exercises, wound care and any hip precautions. Recovery varies. Read the common questions page before your consultation and discuss driving, work and activity with your surgeon.
Patients searching for an orthopaedic surgeon in Tampa, St. Petersburg or Clearwater can contact Dr. Kurt Hirshorn’s practice to discuss hip and knee care. Office visits are available at the St. Petersburg and South Pasadena locations listed below.
Common questions about outpatient surgery · Dr. Hirshorn’s training and background
Patient resources: AAOS: Hip replacement