Personalised hip replacement options aimed at restoring your everyday movement.
Your hip joint is designed to move smoothly and support you every time you stand, walk, or bend. As a ball-and-socket joint, it carries much of your body’s weight and plays a central role in your everyday movement.
This means that when the cartilage lining within the joint becomes worn or damaged, pain free motion can be gradually lost. The articular cartilage that covers the femoral head (the ball at the top of the thigh bone) can become thin, or in some cases, completely absent. This can also occur in the acetabulum (socket of the hip joint).
As the joint surface deteriorates, simple activities may become uncomfortable. Over time, your hip may feel stiff, painful, and increasingly restricted. If you’re at this point, you don’t need to deal with it alone: an experienced hip surgeon such as Dr Hagop Kiyork may be able to help you move freely again.
Hip pain doesn’t always begin suddenly. For many people, it develops gradually: a little discomfort after a long walk, or a deep ache in the groin that becomes harder to ignore.
There are several possible causes, and not all of them involve arthritis.
Common causes of hip pain include:
Osteoarthritis develops when the cartilage lining that covers the ball-and-socket joint gradually becomes thin or totally absent. The joint space narrows, and movement may become stiff and painful. Eventually, activities such as walking, standing up, or getting in and out of a car may be more difficult than they used to be.
Because there are many possible causes, a careful assessment by an experienced hip surgeon is essential. Dr Hagop Kiyork takes the time to evaluate your symptoms, imaging, and overall health in an effort to determine the source of your hip pain and recommend the most appropriate treatment.
Total hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty or hip arthroplasty, is one of the most common operations in orthopaedic surgery.
During total hip replacement surgery, your orthopaedic surgeon:
These artificial components are designed to recreate a smooth joint surface, aiming to relieve pain and help you restore your function..
Dr Hagop Kiyork is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon who performs hip replacement surgery in Sydney using advanced robotic-assisted technology in most cases. While robotic assistance is not the only option, many patients choose this approach because of the precision it offers.
Total hip replacement surgery is a procedure used to address an arthritic hip or significant joint damage. It involves your surgeon removing the worn ball-and-socket surfaces of the hip joint and then replacing them with artificial components. The goal is to ease persistent hip pain, improve how your joint moves, and help you get back to the everyday activities that matter to you with greater comfort.
During total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty), your surgeon removes the femoral head and replaces it with a prosthetic replacement. They will then place a new prosthetic socket inside the prepared acetabulum(socket). Together, these artificial prostheses recreate the ball-and-socket joint surface.
Like all surgery, there are potential risks involved. Dr Kiyork will discuss these with you and you will be given the opportunity to ask any questions you have.
Modern hip implants are designed to last many years. However, revision surgery may be required in the future if implants wear out, loosen, or develop complications. This is uncommon in the short to medium term.
No, the robot does not perform the surgery. Dr Hagop Kiyork carries out the entire hip replacement procedure and leads the surgical team at all times.
Robotic-assisted technology is used as an advanced planning and guidance tool. It allows detailed preoperative imaging and 3D modelling of your hip joint, helping to determine implant size, positioning, and leg length before surgery begins. During the procedure, the system is used as a tool that assists with accuracy and alignment.
Ultimately, the technology enhances precision; it does not replace your orthopaedic surgeon’s skill and experience.
With over 20 years of experience in hip and knee surgery, Dr Hagop Kiyork aims to provide the best outcomes for his patients.
He uses robotic-assisted technology and to support personalised and precise hip replacement surgery.
He provides clear explanations, thoughtful communication, and a treatment plan developed around your goals, not just your X-rays.
Living with an arthritic hip or any form of hip pain may gradually limit your independence and confidence in movement. Hip replacement surgery is designed to reduce pain and help you return to normal activities with improved comfort.
If you are considering hip replacement in Sydney and would like to consult an experienced hip surgeon who takes the time to understand your concerns, contact Dr Hagop Kiyork today.
