Total hip replacement has advanced past traditional methods. Surgeons now use digital navigation systems to place implants with greater accuracy.
VELYS™ Total Hip Arthroplasty Navigation is one of these new tools. It gives surgeons real-time data during surgery. It provides intraoperative measurements of cup position, leg length, and hip offset relative to pelvic landmarks.
But who is the right candidate for VELYS™ total hip arthroplasty navigation? Keep reading this blog to find out!
- Patients With Advanced Hip Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is what brings most people to consider total hip replacement. As the cartilage wears down, the bones start to rub together. At first, you might feel some discomfort, but over time, the pain becomes constant. Your hip can get so stiff that even simple movements are hard. Surgery becomes an option when medications and injections no longer help.If you have severe arthritis and constant hip pain, it may be time to talk to your surgeon about total hip replacement. The same goes if walking has become genuinely difficult. If you are healthy enough for surgery, you might be able to consider navigation-assisted options like VELYS™. - Patients Looking for Better Implant Accuracy
Placing the implant in the right position is more important than many people think. It is one of several factors that influence stability, range of motion, and long-term wear.VELYS™ navigation gives the surgeon real-time measurements during surgery. It helps guide where the cup and femoral component go and helps balance leg length. If you’re interested in how technology can improve surgical precision, we can talk through it in more detail at your next appointment. - Active Adults Who Want to Return to Movement
Hip replacement is not only for older adults. Plenty of patients are active people who need to get back to their jobs and workouts without continuous hip pain. They want to travel, move easily, and live as they did before.If you want to stay active, the position of your implant is important. Accurate alignment is associated with improved biomechanics and may reduce certain risks. VELYS™ navigation provides data during surgery, which can be reassuring if you value both technology and your surgeon’s skill. - Patients Concerned About Leg Length Differences
Many patients worry about having one leg longer than the other after surgery. Skilled surgeons have ways to prevent this, and navigation technology gives them another tool to check measurements during the operation.VELYS™ provides real-time numbers to help the surgeon track leg length and hip position. If you are worried about walking unevenly or feeling off-balance after surgery, this additional data assists the surgeon in assessing leg length during the procedure. - Individuals With Complex Anatomy
Not everyone has a typical hip structure. Old injuries or long-term joint problems can change how your hip looks and works. When your anatomy is more complex, it is especially important to place the components accurately.Navigation systems provide additional reference points that may assist in component positioning in complex anatomy. If your hip structure is unusual, a navigation-supported procedure might be a good option, as long as you are healthy enough and your goals match what the surgery can achieve.
General Health Requirements for VELYS™ Total Hip Arthroplasty
Like any major surgery, total hip replacement requires you to be medically stable. Good candidates usually have a few things in common:
- They’ve already tried physical therapy, medications, and injections without getting real relief.
- Their hip hurts every single day, enough to interfere with normal activities.
- They’re healthy enough to handle anesthesia and the surgery itself.
- They’re ready to put in the work during recovery.
Your age is not the main factor. What matters most is your overall health, the strength of your bones, and your goals for life after surgery.
Who May Not Be an Ideal Candidate for VELYS™ Total Hip Arthroplasty Navigation?
Not everyone is a good candidate for this surgery. If you have an active infection, it needs to be treated before surgery. If you have severe bone loss, your surgeon may suggest other treatment options.
Your surgeon will perform imaging and a physical exam first. Uncontrolled medical conditions may complicate surgery.
VELYS™ navigation is not used for every patient. Your anatomy and your surgeon’s plan both play a role. When it is the right choice, this technology provides real-time feedback during surgery, which may improve the accuracy of component placement.
As a Final Point
VELYS™ total hip arthroplasty navigation provides advanced precision technology for hip replacement surgery. I have worked with computer-assisted and robotic surgical systems for many years. The difference data makes in planning and execution is real.
My goal is to help patients move better and feel confident throughout recovery. If other treatments have not relieved your hip pain, we can discuss whether this option is appropriate for you.
Call my office at (713) 799-2300 to schedule a consultation.