Hip Replacement: Modern Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery for More Mobility and Quality of Life – Prof. Guido Saxler

aus PRIMO MEDICO Fachärzte Talk: Podcasts aus Gesundheit & Medizin · 18.08.2026 · 14 Min.

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Limitations of conservative treatments and benefits of state-of-the-art implants: Hip osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases worldwide. When pain becomes chronic and everyday activities are becoming increasingly restricted, a hip replacement can help patients regain mobility and independence. In this PRIMO MEDICO Expert Talk podcast episode, Prof. Dr Guido Saxler, Director of the Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery at Rheinland Klinikum Dormagen, explains when hip replacement surgery becomes necessary and how modern minimally invasive techniques enable faster recovery and excellent long-term outcomes. Listen and learn how advances in hip replacement surgery are helping patients achieve lasting pain relief and a better quality of life. Prof. Dr Guido Saxler: Back, Hip, and Spine Doctor Cologne: https://www.primomedico.com/en/doctor/prof-saxler-hip-spinal-surgery-dormagen/ Topics discussed in this episode include: • Why hip replacements are becoming increasingly common • Typical causes of hip pain and osteoarthritis • How specialists determine whether the hip joint is the source of pain • Conservative treatment options before surgery • The different types of hip prostheses and fixation methods • Materials used in modern hip implants • Advantages of minimally invasive hip replacement surgery • Recovery, rehabilitation and return to daily activities • Potential risks and complications • The future of hip surgery, including robotics, navigation systems and artificial intelligence