The Secret to Going Home the Day After Hip Surgery

A patient’s guide to the rapid rehabilitation protocols that actually work.

For years, minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques in total hip arthroplasty (THA) have been heavily marketed, reportedly offering advantages like shorter hospital stays and more rapid rehabilitation.

As a result, patients often fixate on the specific type of incision, whether it’s a two-incision, mini-posterior, or mini-anterolateral approach, believing the surgical cut itself is the key to getting their life back quickly. But as someone who relies on evidence over marketing, I knew we needed to look closer.