Who can request a hip surgery assessment in Alicante?+
Adults with hip pain, osteoarthritis, reduced mobility, a previous diagnosis or a recommendation for hip replacement can request a private assessment with Dr. David Fernández-Fernández at DF Trauma. Patients may live in Alicante, the Costa Blanca, elsewhere in Spain or abroad.
When should hip replacement be considered?+
Hip replacement may be considered when symptoms and functional limitation remain important despite appropriate non-surgical care. Diagnosis, examination, imaging, patient goals and alternatives are reviewed before recommending surgery.
What is minimally invasive hip surgery?+
It describes a tissue-conscious surgical approach intended to limit unnecessary soft-tissue disruption while maintaining the exposure, implant positioning and safety required for hip replacement.
Is minimally invasive hip replacement always possible?+
No. It is considered when clinically appropriate. Anatomy, diagnosis, previous surgery, implant requirements and case complexity determine the safest approach for each patient.
What is 3D preoperative planning in hip replacement?+
Imaging-based or CT-based 3D planning can help analyse anatomy, implant size, component positioning, leg length, offset, bone morphology and reconstruction requirements before entering the operating room.
Are ceramic implants used in hip replacement?+
Ceramic femoral heads and ceramic bearing surfaces may be considered according to age, activity, anatomy, diagnosis and implant system. Options can include ceramic-on-polyethylene and, in selected indications, ceramic-on-ceramic bearings.
What is hip resurfacing?+
Hip resurfacing is a specialised arthroplasty option for selected patients. Bone quality, anatomy, age, activity profile, diagnosis and implant strategy require careful specialist assessment.
Can international patients request hip surgery assessment in Spain?+
Yes. International patients can request an initial DF Trauma assessment and discuss diagnosis, imaging, travel timing, hospital pathway and follow-up planning in Alicante and the Costa Blanca.
Can I request a second opinion before hip replacement?+
Yes. A structured second opinion can review the diagnosis, imaging, non-surgical options, indication for surgery and proposed implant or reconstruction strategy before a decision is made.
How fast is recovery after hip replacement?+
Recovery is individual. Early mobilisation may be introduced when clinically appropriate, but progress depends on diagnosis, surgery, baseline mobility, medical factors, home circumstances and rehabilitation.
Is robotic-assisted hip surgery always used?+
No. Navigation, robotic assistance or other technology-supported workflows may be used when available and appropriate for the hospital, indication, implant system and patient-specific goals.
What makes a hip case complex?+
Previous surgery, deformity, bone loss, abnormal anatomy, implant failure, infection history, trauma or revision requirements can increase complexity and may require advanced planning and reconstruction.
